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Preventive screenings are a key part of staying ahead of severe health problems like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Oswaldo Grenardo, MD, MBA, MSHA, FAAFP, provides comprehensive preventive screenings at OG Health in Greenwood Village, Colorado. He helps patients catch issues early and build personalized plans for long-term wellness. Don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Schedule your preventive screening today. Call OG Health or book an appointment online.
Preventive Screenings Q & A
What are preventive screenings, and why do they matter?
Preventive screenings are medical tests that find health problems before you notice any symptoms.
Dr. Grenardo at OG Health believes in catching problems early when they’re easier to treat or even prevent. These screenings give patients a chance to stay ahead of severe conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
How do preventive screenings help with heart health?
Heart disease is among the leading causes of death, but it often develops silently. Dr. Grenardo recommends regular blood pressure and cholesterol checks and, in some cases, electrocardiograms (EKGs) to monitor heart rhythm.
These screenings identify early warning signs, allowing patients to make changes that protect their hearts. These changes can include adjusting their diet, exercising more, or taking medication.
Which cancer screenings should I consider?
Different cancers have varying screening guidelines based on your age, family history, and risk factors. At OG Health, Dr. Grenardo will recommend screenings like:
- Mammograms for breast cancer
- Pap smears for cervical cancer
- Colonoscopy for colon cancer
- Skin exam for early signs of skin cancer
- Lung cancer screening for smokers
These tests detect cancer early before it spreads or causes symptoms.
Can screenings detect diabetes early?
Type 2 diabetes develops slowly, so many people don’t know they have it. Dr. Grenardo uses blood sugar tests like fasting glucose and A1c to check for diabetes or prediabetes (when blood sugar is high but still reversible).
Catching these conditions early allows patients to make lifestyle changes that slow or even reverse the disease’s progress.
Are there other health screenings I should know about?
Dr. Grenardo could recommend bone density scans for osteoporosis risk in women after menopause. Vision and hearing tests are also necessary, especially as you age.
Dr. Grenardo offers age-appropriate screenings for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), kidney function, and thyroid hormone levels.
You should also keep up-to-date on immunizations to prevent infections like the flu, pneumonia, and shingles.
When should I start preventive screenings?
The age at which you start preventive screenings depends on your medical history and risk factors. Dr. Grenardo helps each patient create a personalized screening schedule that fits their health needs.
Preventive care is one of the most innovative ways to stay healthy, and it all starts with a check-up. Call OG Health or book an appointment online to arrange your preventive screenings today.