Preventing Skin Cancer: The Importance of Preventive Screening
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Canada but is highly preventable with regular screenings. Dr. Julie Lacroix offers expert skin exams to detect abnormalities early, reducing the risk of complications. Preventive measures, including sun protection, are key to long-term skin health.
Moles are common but can sometimes develop into melanoma. Using the ABCDE rule, SSMT helps identify concerning moles. Our expert, Dr. Julie Lacroix, provides thorough skin exams and personalized follow-up to ensure early detection and effective care. Regular screenings and sun protection are key to maintaining skin health.
Pap Test vs. STI Testing: Understanding the Difference and Best Practices
The Pap test screens for cervical cancer by detecting abnormal cells in the cervix, while STI testing identifies sexually transmitted infections. Both exams are essential for sexual health, with different purposes and frequencies. Regular Pap tests are recommended starting at age 25, while STI testing should be done based on sexual activity and symptoms.
Preventive Health Checkups: A Pillar of Your Well-Being
A preventive health checkup helps detect potential health issues before symptoms appear. At SSMT, our comprehensive evaluations, including medical history review, physical exams, and diagnostic tests, are tailored to your needs. Early detection and lifestyle assessments can improve your long-term health.
Nurse Practitioners: An Accessible and High-Quality Solution at SSMT
Our Nurse Practitioners provide expert, patient-centered care, offering services like diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, and minor emergency care. With quick access and personalized attention, they’re a practical and effective alternative to traditional doctor consultations.
The Importance of HPV Screening and Pap Tests: Prevention is Key
Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular Pap and HPV tests, and vaccination. SSMT offers personalized care, stress-free exams, and convenient appointments. Early detection and prevention, including the Gardasil vaccine, ensure peace of mind and a healthier future.
Travel Safely: Your Guide to Stress-Free Adventures!
Preparing for a trip also means taking care of your health. A consultation at a travel clinic provides the necessary vaccines, personalized advice, and an essential medical kit to help prevent tropical diseases or foodborne infections.
Your vaccination record is more than just a document: it guarantees your protection against serious diseases. Yet it’s easy to neglect updates and reminders.
The Lenoir’s spur, a bony growth on the heel often associated with plantar fasciitis, causes heel pain and can be alleviated through orthopedic insoles, neurosensory taping, and plantar reflexology.
Plantar Fasciitis: How to Prevent and Treat This Common Pain
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia, often caused by repetitive activities, excess weight, or improper footwear, and can be prevented or relieved through stretching, proper arch support, neurosensory taping, and plantar reflexology.
Hallux Valgus: Understanding This Big Toe Deformity
Hallux valgus, or bunion, is a painful deviation of the big toe, often caused by improper footwear or genetic factors, and can be relieved with comfortable shoes, neurosensory taping, and plantar reflexology.
Morton’s Neuroma: Understanding and Treating This Foot Pain
Morton’s neuroma is a pain in the forefoot caused by nerve compression, often linked to improper footwear or repetitive activities, and can be relieved by comfortable shoes, stretching, neurosensory taping, and plantar reflexology.
Morton’s Neuroma: Understanding and Treating This Foot Pain
Morton’s neuroma is a pain in the forefoot caused by nerve compression, often linked to improper footwear or repetitive activities, and can be relieved by comfortable shoes, stretching, neurosensory taping, and plantar reflexology.
