5 Appointments You May Have Missed During the Pandemic

Many people put off routine health appointments in response to the coronavirus pandemic. That’s where we come in - Care& Family Health offers a wide variety of personalized and family health services to support you in catching up and keeping on top of your health. 

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1. Cancer Screenings

Routine screenings for breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer and other malignancies. Individuals delaying their cancer screenings are at greater risk of being diagnosed at a later stage. Care& Family Health offers men's and women’s cancer screenings, and on-site lab testing for specific diagnoses. 

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2. Follow-up and/management of chronic disease

Management of chronic disease may have not been a top priority during the heat of the pandemic, however, it is critical to schedule follow-up appointments to discuss your current medication if taken for a health condition. Speak to a Care& NP about the best options that complement the management of your chronic illness. 

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3. Contraception

Appointments to select or switch birth control options were cancelled or postponed during the pandemic significantly. At Care&, our NPs are available to support you in deciding which birth control is best for you, to provide education, and arrange the necessary follow-up appointments for oral contraceptive pills, IUDs, Patch or Nuvaring​​®. 

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4. Mental health management

Maintaining a healthy mental state during a pandemic and isolation is challenging. if you are struggling with your mental health or are interested in available treatment or management options - speak to a Care& NP about the different steps that you can take to manage your mental health. 

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5. Sexual health maintenance

Sexual health maintenance is just as important as any other area of your health. Care& Family Health clinic offers STD testing appointments that can be booked easily via our online portal or mobile app, and management.

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