Prevention in Primary Care: 3 Ways to Stay Ahead
Based on Robert Graham Center, Primary Care Physician Workforce in South Carolina
Discover the benefits of routine primary care at Hope Integrative Medicine, serving Charleston, SC, and West Ashley, SC. Learn how preventive care and telehealth can support your long-term health goals.
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In this guide
Watch Over Time
- Vital signs and lab trends
- Lifestyle factors too
- Early signs of chronic disease
Questions to Ask
- Which screenings am I due for?
- How are my numbers trending?
- Who coordinates my specialists?
Stay on Track
- Wellness checkups and screenings
- Nutrition, exercise and stress help
- Telehealth follow-ups on results
What the guideline says
- Routine primary care is an ongoing relationship with a provider who tracks your vital signs, lab results and lifestyle over time.
- Blood pressure screenings can find and manage high blood pressure before it leads to a stroke or heart attack.
- Diabetes screenings can catch prediabetes early, when lifestyle changes may prevent type 2 diabetes.
- Cancer screenings, such as those for breast, cervical or colon cancer, can find abnormal changes at their earliest and most treatable stages.
- The Robert Graham Center reported that South Carolina has 58 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents, compared with a national average of 76.
- Your primary care provider also coordinates specialist care and checks in on your emotional well-being.
Source: Robert Graham Center, Primary Care Physician Workforce in South Carolina
Read the full article: The Lifesaving Power of Routine Primary Care: Why Prevention is Key →
This guide is general health information and does not replace advice from your own provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Telehealth visits can be used to discuss symptoms and follow up on lab results and treatment plans without travel, alongside in-person visits at the West Ashley office in Charleston.
Regular wellness checkups and screenings, lifestyle counseling for nutrition, exercise and stress management, and tailored plans for managing chronic conditions.
Your primary care provider. If you need more testing or a specialist referral, they help make sure you get the right treatment without delays.