Preventative Care

Choosing preventive care at Cecilia Medical Center in Ellicott City, Maryland, is one of the best ways to stay healthy or manage a disease before complications develop. Their skilled and experienced team offers comprehensive preventive and other primary care services to patients 14 and older. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today. 

What is preventive care?

Preventive care at Cecilia Medical Center involves health screenings, yearly checkups, and other services that help keep you healthy and minimize the risk of serious medical concerns. Preventive care also helps detect health issues before they become dangerous. Scheduling routine preventive care can save you money and time in the long run.

Which conditions can preventive care detect or help prevent?

Preventive care at Cecilia Medical Center helps prevent or detect the following conditions and more:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes 
• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Osteoporosis
• Hormone imbalances
• Breast, prostate, colorectal, cervical, skin, and other cancers
• Arthritis
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Thyroid disorders
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Kidney or liver problems
• Acute illnesses
• Injuries
• Depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders
• Vision or hearing issues

Cecilia Medical Center offers convenient telehealth care in addition to in-person preventive care appointments. 

Which preventive care options are available?

The following preventive care services and more are available at Cecilia Medical Center:

• Women’s wellness exams
• Men’s wellness checkups
• Yearly physicals
• Sports physicals
• Lab tests and other general health screenings
• Immunizations
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Psychiatric evaluations 
• Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
• Mental health care
• Medication management 

Breast and pelvic exams with Pap smears are available to women, while men can undergo prostate exams to screen for cancer.  

Which preventive care services are right for me?

Your Cecilia Medical Center specialist reviews your medical history to determine which primary care options are best suited for you. This will depend on your gender, age, lifestyle, and other factors. They tailor a plan that offers superior outcomes.

What should I expect during preventive care appointments?

Preventive care appointments often begin with a vital signs check (blood pressure, pulse, etc.) and review of your medical history and potential symptoms. The Cecilia Medical Center team weighs you and completes a physical exam to look for signs of common health concerns.

You might undergo heart function testing, breathing tests, lab work, an imaging procedure, a swab or biopsy, or other forms of diagnostic testing. 

Vaccinations are available to reduce your risk of becoming sick, contracting a disease, or experiencing severe symptoms. 

How often should I schedule preventive care visits?

Check with your Cecilia Medical Center provider to know how often to schedule preventive care appointments. It’s helpful to schedule a checkup at least once yearly and anytime you experience unusual or new symptoms. 

Take advantage of outstanding primary care at Cecilia Medical Center by calling the office or booking an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.