Health Screenings

About 42% of Americans have two or more chronic diseases. Early detection with health screenings at Brunswick Medical in Brunswick, Georgia, can help detect medical concerns before they become severe. Schedule an appointment with Jeuslyn Chandler, MD, Brenda Poythress, NP, and the team by phone or request an appointment online today.

What are health screenings?

Health screenings at Brunswick Medical help detect common medical problems in children, teenagers, and adults. Finding them early often makes these conditions easier to treat. 

Early detection can significantly reduce your risk of developing a chronic disease or help you to better manage an existing condition. See the Brunswick Medical experts at least once yearly to complete appropriate health screenings.

Which conditions can health screenings detect?

Brunswick Medical offers health screenings that can find or rule out the following conditions:

• High triglycerides
• High cholesterol
• High blood sugar
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes 
• Certain cancers
• Heart disease
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Thyroid disease
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Lung diseases
• Hormone imbalances
• Nutritional deficiencies 
• Acute illnesses

Health screenings can detect illnesses like the flu, COVID-19, strep throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and other common urgent care needs.

Early detection may save you time and money in the long run. Routine health screenings can also save lives. These screenings can find potentially dangerous medical problems, even if you don’t have any symptoms.

Which health screenings are best for me?

Your Brunswick Medical provider evaluates your medical history, symptoms, medications, and lifestyle to determine which health screenings you’re a candidate for. They assess your body mass index (BMI), check your vital signs, and complete a physical exam.

What happens during health screenings?

The following health screenings are available at Brunswick Medical:

• Blood pressure screening
• Cholesterol and triglyceride screenings
• Heart, kidney, liver, and lung disease screenings
• Pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast exams for women
• Prostate exams for men
• Blood testing
• Urine tests
• Nasal or throat swabs
• Bone density screening
• X-rays, ultrasounds, and other imaging procedures
• Biopsies
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing
• Other in-office tests

In addition to health screenings, Brunswick Medical provides immunizations, physicals, sick visits, chronic disease management, and much more.

What can I expect after health screenings?

After completing health screenings at Brunswick Medical, your provider discusses the results with you. You might need lifestyle changes, medical weight management, supplements, new medications, or medication changes. The Brunswick Medical team follows up to ensure optimal health outcomes. They offer specialist referrals for severe or complex medical conditions.

Schedule health screenings at Brunswick Medical by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.