Routine Physical Exams
At Riviera Medical Center, routine physicals are an integral part of the primary care services offered. They are crucial for evaluating our patients’ overall health and aid early detection of potential issues. Routine physical exams include:
- A review of the patient’s medical history
- Vital sign measurements
- Chest checkup
- Heart-rate measurement
Additionally, your physician may ask for screenings and lab work. During your consultation, you may discuss any health concerns, lifestyle choices and preventive care measures. By becoming knowledgeable of your status, you are empowered to take an active role in the decisions about your health.
Preventive Care
Disease prevention relies on anticipatory actions that are aimed at detecting how environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices may affect a patient’s current and future well-being. In this sense, preventive healthcare is especially important given the rise in the prevalence of chronic diseases and deaths from them.
At Riviera Medical Center, our preventive care services include:
- Vaccinations
- Routine screenings
- Regular check-ups
As part of a comprehensive wellness program, they help identify risks and detect diseases at their earliest stages. Additionally, physicians put emphasis on lifestyle improvements, providing education and resources on nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.
Chronic Disease Management
Chronic disease management is a long-term treatment plan for people who have a chronic disease. It is based on the latest medical research and aims to guarantee high-quality care. Also, it involves the close coordination of various treatments and regular check-ups, for example, apart from offering medical advice and instruction about coping with your disease.
Chronic diseases include:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Asthma
Our dedicated healthcare providers work alongside patients to create personalized follow-up plans that include medication management, lifestyle modifications, and educational resources. The ultimate goal is to offer the patient the opportunity to take an active role in their health management and improve their quality of life.
Acute Illness Treatment
Acute illness refers to health conditions that require immediate medical attention such as:
- Cold
- Flu
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Respiratory infections
- Bronchitis
- And strep throat
The treatment of these affections focuses on diagnosis and management. Our healthcare providers perform rapid assessments and design effective treatment plans which might include medications, therapies, or minor surgical interventions to alleviate symptoms and restore health. Time is of the essence in order to prevent complications and foster a quick recovery.
Additionally, healthcare providers often offer guidance on follow-up care and prevention strategies to minimize the risk of recurrence.
Health Counseling
Health counseling involves guiding individuals, couples, or families on several aspects of their health and well-being to promote self-management and participation. Counseling includes discussions about nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and stress management.
Professionals help patients set and achieve health goals by developing actionable strategies. Counseling sessions can address barriers to change, provide motivation, and enhance self-efficacy.
Apart from that, counselors offer resources and tools to educate patients focusing on wellness as opposed to illness. They provide an open and accepting space to discuss sensitive physical and mental health topics.
Laboratory Tests
Laboratory testing is a crucial diagnostic tool through which physicians can assess the overall health of patients, as well as detect and monitor diseases and oversee organ function. It allows healthcare providers to make informed decisions regarding treatment.
The tests ordered can range from simple blood tests to complex genetic screenings and timely results are essential for quick action.
Apart from that, laboratory tests help in establishing baseline health metrics, enabling better tracking of changes over time.
Medication Management
Medication self-management can be hard to maintain, especially if you are taking several prescription drugs at the same time. Our approach consists of encouraging proactivity in patients by fostering their active participation in their journey. Healthcare providers at Riviera Medical Center help patients stay on track by giving clear direction on how to take medication, when to take it and what to look out for regarding side effects.
Minor Procedures
Common, small-scale interventions are typically performed in outpatient settings and do not usually need hospitalization. For these procedures, Riviera Medical Center offers a professional environment equipped with the latest technologies, as well as skilled providers.
Whereas they are classified as “minor,” these interventions can have significant implications on patients’ health as they address issues before they get more severe.
