Preventive Medicine

If you’re seeking ways to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, or other diseases or illnesses, Joel Massey, MD, and his expert team offer solutions at Hill Country Wellness Journey in New Braunfels, Texas. They use lifestyle changes and medical interventions to keep you healthy. Schedule a preventive medicine appointment by phone or request one online today to start your journey toward optimal health.

What is preventive medicine? 

Preventive medicine at Hill Country Wellness Journey involves lifestyle changes and medical treatments that reduce your risk of developing illnesses and conditions, such as:

• Flu
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Prediabetes and diabetes
• Heart disease
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Kidney or liver disease
• Obesity
• Suicide

While you can’t always avoid these and other health problems, taking precautions can greatly reduce your risk and optimize your quality of life.

Which preventive treatments are right for me?

To find out which preventive medicine services you could most benefit from, Dr. Massey reviews your medical and family history, checks your vital signs, and completes a physical exam. 

They might use blood tests, urine tests, or imaging procedures to determine which illness, disease, or risk factors you may have.

Which preventive medicine treatments are available?

Dr. Massey personalizes each preventive medicine treatment based on your unique needs. He might recommend:

Lifestyle changes

Making lifestyle changes can drastically reduce your risk of developing a disease. Examples include getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, losing weight if you’re overweight, getting regular exercise, and not smoking or drinking excessively.

The Hill Country Wellness Journey team offers medical weight loss if you’re struggling with losing weight on your own.

Immunizations

Immunizations help you avoid getting certain illnesses and diseases, such as flu, hepatitis, tetanus, measles, shingles, and human papillomavirus (HPV).

Disease screenings

Detecting diseases in their early stage can help prevent a heart attack, stroke, nerve damage, or other serious complications. Dr. Massey can screen for risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar, as well as conditions like depression, illnesses, and STDs.

Counseling

If you suffer from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, or another mental health condition, Dr. Massey can refer you to a specialist or support group in your area.

Medications/supplements

Taking medications or dietary supplements can reduce disease risk factors, treat an illness, or help you better manage a chronic disease to prevent serious complications.

Don’t let an illness or disease go undetected and cause serious health problems. Schedule a preventive medicine appointment with Hill Country Wellness Journey. Call the office or request an appointment online today.

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Prevent illness and maximize longevity with quality of life using a customized whole-health wellness approach.