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We provide a comprehensive continuum of cancer services, including prevention, outreach, diagnostic, treatment and support services delivered by our highly skilled staff with compassion and care.
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The Center for Women & Children's Health is a hub for supporting women's and children's individual healthcare needs. The center provides support, research and unmatched patient-centered care.
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Emergency and Trauma Services is the only Level I Trauma Center in the area and serves as the tertiary referral center for medical care in East Tennessee, serving Knox County and 21 surrounding counties.
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The Heart Lung Vascular Institute brings together expertise in clinical care, teaching and research. Patients receive exceptional healthcare combined with patient-centered care.
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Preventive health care
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The most important part of preventive health care is maintaining good health habits. This includes:
- Avoiding alcohol use or using it in moderation
- Avoiding smoking and drug abuse
- Controlling any diseases or disorders, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high levels of cholesterol in the blood
- Controlling weight
- Getting daily exercise
- Getting proper nutrition
In addition to these habits, some screening services may help prevent or minimize disease.
1. It is important and recommended for adults to have the following periodic screening tests:
- Abdominal aortic ultrasound in certain people
- Depression screening
- Genetic testing for breast cancer or ovarian cancer in certain women
- Pap smear
- Mammography
- Sexually transmitted disease screening
See also: Physical exam frequency
2. Many diseases can be effectively treated when detected early. See your primary health care provider right away if:
- A lump or persistent sore appears on your body.
- You have unexplained weight loss.
- You have a lasting fever.
- You develop a chronic cough.
- You notice continued body aches and pains.
Have a plan for getting professional care before the need arises.
3. Keep immunizations up-to-date. See: Immunizations - general overview
References
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Guide to clinical preventive services 2008. Rockville, MD. 2008. AHRQ publications 08-05122.
Woolf SH. Principles of preventive health care. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 12.
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