Why preventive health matters
Preventive healthcare plays an important role in helping people stay healthy and identify potential health issues before they become more serious. As awareness of health and wellbeing continues to grow, more people are taking a proactive approach to managing their health through regular medical check-ups and screenings.
Regular health assessments can help healthcare professionals monitor your overall wellbeing, identify risk factors, and provide advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Early detection and timely treatment can improve health outcomes and help reduce the risk of future complications.
Manningham General Practice provides preventive health services in Lower Templestowe, helping patients access regular health checks, screenings, immunisations, travel health advice, sexual health services, and fertility assessment close to home.
Benefits of regular health checks
Routine health checks can:
- Help detect potential health concerns at an early stage.
- Increase the effectiveness of treatment through early diagnosis.
- Assist in monitoring existing health conditions.
- Support better long-term health and wellbeing.
- Help reduce the risk of serious health complications.
- Keep you informed about available health screenings and preventative care options.
Preventive health screening
Your doctor may recommend health assessments and screenings based on your age, medical history, lifestyle, and individual health needs. Preventive health screenings may include:
- Blood pressure checks
- Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment
- Physical health review
- Preventive screening assessments
- Stress and anxiety counselling
- Cancer screening assessments
- Colorectal screening
- Skin examinations
- Breast examinations
- Cervical health screening
- Testicular and prostate assessments
- Vision assessments
Immunisation and preventive care
Immunisation is an important aspect of preventive healthcare. Your doctor can advise you about recommended vaccinations and preventive measures based on your individual circumstances. Services discussed on this page include:
- Influenza vaccination
- Tetanus and Diphtheria (Tdap)
- MMR
- Meningococcal vaccination
- Varicella
- Shingles
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
Preventive healthcare can help you take a proactive approach to your health and wellbeing. Schedule your appointment today.