Your health should be your number one priority. Preventive medical services help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and aid in the early detection of problems and diseases before they get out of hand. This is especially important as we get older.
Getting regular checkups is beneficial, especially when you have mild symptoms that may not seem significant until they worsen into more extreme symptoms. This can be done at the same location, much to your convenience.
At Lajas Medical Group, we offer preventive care services that include checkups, screenings, and patient counseling. Detecting diseases in the early stages allows us to address the appropriate treatments.
An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, referred to as AAA, is the enlargement of the body's main blood vessel, the aorta, at the abdominal level.
If you think you might have this condition or any concerns about it then make sure you get checked out right away by visiting your doctor.
Recommended for: Women over 65, especially who have smoked
Get a pap test regularly. If you're under 30 years old and receive normal pap test results for three consecutive years, it's safe to get your pap tests once every five years.
If you have had abnormal pap test results in the past and have been treated/are being treated, continue to get tested yearly.
Recommended for: Women aged 21-65
Get in touch with your doctor if your family history dictates that you're at risk for breast or ovarian cancer.
It's crucial to get your well-woman visit annually and then talk with your doctor when you have concerns or symptoms.
Recommended for: Women
Pregnant women need to protect themselves from certain congenital disabilities.
Available in the form of a supplement called folic acid, women can prevent major congenital disabilities of a baby’s brain and spinal cord before or during pregnancy.
Recommended for: Women who could become pregnant
Go to the doctor at least once every year and speak to them as soon as you suspect something is amiss with your health.
Recommended for: Women over 65, and younger women at high risk
If you believe your partner might be or is abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help.
Recommended for: Women of all ages
Visit your doctor to get a mammogram every 2 years.
Recommended for: Women aged 50-74
If you are over 50 years old or have any concerns, discuss options with your doctor on how to get tested. Colorectal cancer occurs within the colon or rectum.
If you have any of the following symptoms: changes in bowel habits and stool consistency, blood in the stool, and abdominal discomfort, consult your doctor right away.
Recommended for: Adults aged 50-75
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is the enlargement of the aorta, the main blood vessel that transports blood to the body at the abdomen level.
Consult your doctor about the abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) if you smoke.
Recommended for: Men aged 65-75 who have smoked tobacco
If you smoke or have previously smoked regularly, ask your doctor about lung cancer screening.
Smoking is something that we should all avoid, but it can be particularly harmful if you smoke heavily.
Examples of heavy smoking may include smoking 1 pack of cigarettes per day for 30 years – or 2 packs per day for 15 years.
Recommended for: Adults aged 55-80 who have a history of heavy smoking
Ask your doctor about taking aspirin daily to help lower your risk of heart attack or stroke.
Taking aspirin is not recommended for everyone, so if you are taking it, make sure to consult with your doctor first.
Recommended for: Men aged 45-79; women aged 55-79
If you were born between 1945 and 1965, the most important thing is to get tested for hepatitis C.
Recommended for: Adults born between 1945 and 1965
If you're concerned about your drinking habit, don't hesitate to talk to your doctor and ask for a screening and counseling session.
Recommended for: Adults
Get important adult shots.
Talk to your doctor and stay up-to-date on your vaccinations or if you are traveling outside the United States.
Recommended for: Adults
Getting tested is nothing to be ashamed of, and it's important to get tested regularly, depending on your particular risk factors and behaviors.
Recommended for: Adults
If your doctor has already informed you that you are at high risk for heart disease or diabetes and tells you that one of the best ways to prevent it is by watching what you eat, ask about dietary counseling.
Recommended for: Adults with high cholesterol or at risk for heart disease or diabetes
Stay on top of your health by scheduling regular checkups with a doctor.
Have blood work done to detect Cholesterol problems and help you get on top of any issues that might arise before they even have the chance to kill you!
Recommended for: Adults
If you have fair skin, make sure to stay in the shade or use sunscreen when possible and don't forget to visit with the doctor about how to reduce your risk for skin cancer.
Recommended for: Adults under 24 years old with fair skin
It's best to see your doctor to determine if you may need to be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis or any other STD.
Recommended for: Adults who have had sexual intercourse or are at high risk
Quitting tobacco is hard. If you're having trouble quitting on your own, ask your doctor about ALL the services that can help.
Recommended for: Adults who use tobacco
Talk to your doctor about whether you need help, more support from the people around you, or an online community if you can’t share your feelings with others.
Recommended for: Adults
Ask your doctor for a vaccine you can use to build up your immune system in preparation for the pneumonia season.
Recommended for: Adults above 65 and others at high risk
If you are overweight and obese or underweight, talk to your doctor about taking steps toward a healthier weight, such as eating better and being more physically active.
Recommended for: Adults
If you are diagnosed with diabetes, talk to your doctor if you need to be screened for high blood pressure.
Recommended for: Adults with high blood pressure
To protect yourself and others, it’s important to get a flu vaccine each and every year!
Recommended for: Adults
If you are concerned about falls, ask how exercise might help you prevent them.
Recommended for: Adults over 65
Exclusively breastfeeding your baby is encouraged by many doctors. It can help strengthen their immune system, reduce the risk of diseases and allergies, promote brain development and contribute to a stronger bond between mum and bub.
Get breastfeeding help with a trained provider. Several health insurance plans provide access to nursing supplies.
Recommended for: Pregnant women and new mothers
The most important thing you should do during pregnancy is to start taking prenatal vitamins as early as possible.
Make sure that you start being responsible during the earliest stages of your pregnancy.
It's best not to use tobacco or alcohol while you're pregnant because they can cause birth defects in your child, and it is sometimes impossible to reverse the damage caused in the early stages of development.
Recommended for: Pregnant women
Get screened for syphilis at your first prenatal doctor’s visit. Ask your doctor about how you can reduce the risk of catching an infectious disease like syphilis.
Recommended for: Pregnant women
If you are an expecting parent, make sure that you tell your doctor about all necessary newborn screening tests.
Recommended for: Pregnant women
Get the right protection for your unborn baby by getting tested for HIV.
Recommended for: Pregnant women
Lajas Medical Group's patient satisfaction makes us an industry leader in delivering health care, In-Office or at your Facility, both at your convenience.
Lajas Medical Group offers convenient in-office appointments for a complete range of primary care services.
We take our time to get to know our patients, their preferences, and their needs to achieve the best results.
We provide comprehensive primary care services on-site at Florida Assisted Living Facilities. There is no need to transport patients or worry about scheduling lab tests or filling out forms.
We come to you and care for everything to ensure your residents' quality of life and well-being.
Lajas Medical offers Medicare patients convenient transportation to and from our facilities. We can accommodate people with special needs or disabilities.
At Lajas Medical Group, availability and fast response are our hallmarks. For non-emergency care, you can call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For medical emergencies, call 911.
We work to eliminate language barriers. Our doctors and other staff are sensitive to speakers of other languages and most are fluent in Spanish and English.
Lajas Medical Group is your one-stop primary care solution, offering comprehensive care in our office or on-site at your assisted living facility in Clearwater and throughout Florida.
Our award-winning, board-certified doctors and licensed staff have decades of experience. You can rest assured that you are getting the best possible care.
We accept most big traditional Medicare insurances, such as Aetna and Wellcare. We also accept major commercial insurance services, including Cigna and many others.
We accept most big insurance plans whose ensigns come below. However, communicate our office or call your insurance company to corroborate, If you have any another insurance questions.
Lajas Medical Group offers convenient, personalized patient care in our centrally located Tampa office and on-site at Assisted Living Facilities throughout Florida.
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