Preventive Care
5 Preventive Practices You Should Start Today to Improve Your Long-Term Health
Review five practical areas of Preventive Care, including checkups, nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management.
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Screenings for your age and risk
Preventive Care and health screenings
Preventive Care looks at your age, medical history, family history, medications and lifestyle, then recommends the screenings that fit you. Labs and imaging happen locally. Results come back to us and into your plan.
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Practice provider: Charles Wade, FNP-BC. Information updated October 25, 2026.
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The point of Preventive Care is catching problems while they are small. That means reviewing your risk factors, recommending routine screenings at the right time, ordering the tests that make sense and following up on what they show.
Not every screening or lab test is right for every patient. Recommendations stay individual, and we explain why a test is or is not on your list.
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Conditions we commonly evaluate and treat
Examples, not a complete list. If you do not see your concern, ask us.
Routine health and wellness checkBlood pressure screeningCholesterol and lipid screeningDiabetes and prediabetes screening (A1c)Thyroid screening when indicatedBlood count and metabolic panelsKidney and liver function testsAnemia and iron testingVitamin D and B12 testingWeight and BMI assessmentHeart disease risk assessmentDepression and anxiety screeningAlcohol, tobacco and substance-use screeningTobacco and nicotine cessation counselingSleep apnea risk screeningSTI, HIV and hepatitis screeningPSA and prostate-health screeningMammogram and breast-cancer screeningCervical cancer screening and Pap/HPV referralsColorectal cancer screening, FIT or colonoscopyBone density screeningLung cancer screening assessmentFall-risk assessment for older adultsVaccine and immunization review
Screening and diagnostic tests we may coordinate when indicated
- Mammograms
- Bone density testing
- Colorectal cancer screening
- Colonoscopy referrals
- Lung cancer screening imaging
- Sleep studies when indicated
- X-rays and ultrasounds
- CT scans and MRIs
Tests selected for your symptoms, conditions and risk
- Blood sugar and A1c
- Cholesterol and triglycerides
- Kidney and liver function
- Thyroid function
- Blood counts and iron
- Vitamin B12 and D
- Hormone levels
- PSA
More Than a Video Visit
How It Works Your care doesn’t end when the video visit ends.
Wade’s Care First is a full medical practice delivered through telehealth. When it is medically appropriate, we order, prescribe, refer and coordinate the services you would expect from a traditional outpatient practice.
- 1VisitSecure video from your phone or laptop
- 2TestingLabs and imaging ordered near you
- 3ResultsReviewed and explained with you
- 4TreatmentPrescriptions and a plan you helped build
- 5ReferralSpecialists and in-person care when needed
- 6Follow-upContinued care with the same provider
Laboratory testing
Blood work, urine tests, hormone and PSA testing, completed at a lab near you.
Diagnostic imaging
X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs ordered through local imaging centers.
Additional testing
Testing matched to your symptoms, history and plan, including sleep studies when indicated.
Equipment and supplies
Orders for durable medical equipment and supplies when medically necessary.
Specialist referrals
Referrals to cardiology, endocrinology, sleep medicine and more, with your care kept connected.
Prescription management
Prescribing and adjusting medications when clinically appropriate and allowed by law.
Results and follow-up
Every result reviewed with you, explained, and turned into a next step.
GeneSight® Testing
Pharmacogenomic information that may help inform mental-health medication decisions.
Care coordination
Orders and referrals sent to facilities near you, with Wade’s Care First staying involved.
Telehealth when appropriate. In-person services when needed. Coordinated care throughout.
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Patient Questions
All Patient Questions Questions about Preventive Care.
Why does family medical history matter for Preventive Care?
Family history can change when certain screenings begin and which risk factors deserve attention. Share significant conditions in close relatives when available.
How do I choose between a stool test and a colonoscopy?
The best colorectal cancer screening method depends on your age, risk, past results and preferences. An abnormal stool test generally requires follow-up colonoscopy.
When should I ask about bone-density screening?
Bone health assessment depends on age, fracture history, medications and other risk factors. We can discuss whether a bone-density test or further assessment is appropriate.
Can Preventive Care include sexually transmitted infection screening?
Yes. Screening recommendations depend on exposures, symptoms, pregnancy status and other individual factors. Testing can be arranged through a nearby laboratory.
Can you help me make a tobacco-cessation plan?
Yes. We can discuss nicotine dependence, triggers, behavioral strategies and medication options when appropriate.
Why might I not need every blood test every year?
Tests are chosen for your risks, symptoms and previous results. Unnecessary testing can lead to false alarms and follow-up procedures without improving health.
Can Preventive Care address heart disease risk before symptoms appear?
Yes. We assess factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, tobacco use, family history and activity, then discuss ways to reduce risk.
What should I do if I am overdue for recommended vaccinations?
We can review your vaccine history and suggest where to obtain indicated vaccines locally. Vaccinations themselves require an in-person location.
Do sleep, stress and physical activity count as Preventive Care?
Yes. These habits can influence cardiovascular, metabolic and mental health, and are part of a comprehensive prevention plan.
Should screening recommendations change after an abnormal result?
Often. An abnormal or incomplete screening may require a diagnostic test or an adjusted follow-up interval. We explain what the result means and help coordinate next steps.
Can you help coordinate preventive screenings?
Yes. We review your age, history, family history and risk factors, recommend the screenings that fit, and order or coordinate them at facilities near you. Results come back to us and we go over them with you.
Can you order a mammogram?
Yes, when it is appropriate for your age and risk. We place the order with an imaging center near you and review the result with you afterward.
Can you refer me for a colonoscopy or other colorectal cancer screening?
Yes. Depending on your age, history and risk, options include a colonoscopy referral or a stool-based test such as FIT. We help choose the right option and follow up on the result.
What preventive screenings might I need based on my age and risk factors?
Screening depends on your age, medical and family history, and risk factors. It may include blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, bone-density or STI screening. Your provider explains which tests fit your needs and when to repeat them.
Can you order routine cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid, and other monitoring tests?
Yes. When clinically indicated, we can order tests such as cholesterol panels, A1c, thyroid tests, kidney or liver function, blood counts and selected vitamin levels. The choice and timing depend on your symptoms, conditions, medications and previous results; not everyone needs all of these tests routinely.
Good to know
Services, screening recommendations, testing, treatment options, referrals and prescribing may vary with your age, medical history, symptoms, where you are physically located at the time of the visit, state and federal requirements, insurance requirements, and whether your condition can be safely managed by telehealth. Conditions and services listed here are examples. An appointment does not guarantee a particular diagnosis, a prescription, a controlled medication, hormone therapy, a lab order, an imaging study, a sleep study, a specialist referral, an accommodation letter or a particular treatment. Treatment decisions follow a clinical evaluation and the provider’s judgment.
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Practice provider: Charles Wade, FNP-BC. Information updated October 25, 2026.
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