PREVENTATIVE HEALTH
Proactive Care for a Healthier Future
Preventative healthcare is essential for reducing disease risk, improving long-term well-being, and maintaining a high quality of life. At Horizon Medical Centre Stepney, we offer comprehensive preventative health services, including smoking cessation, weight loss management, heart health assessments, and chronic disease management plans. Our goal is to detect potential health issues early, provide personalised treatment strategies, and support you in leading a healthier lifestyle.
Our Preventative Health Services
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Smoking Cessation Programs
Tailored support to help you quit smoking, including medication-assisted therapy, behavioural counselling, and ongoing lifestyle advice to break nicotine dependence.
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Weight Loss Management
Medical guidance for sustainable weight loss, incorporating nutritional counselling, exercise planning, metabolic assessments, and the appropriate use of weight loss medications to help you achieve your health goals.
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Heart Health Assessments
We offer comprehensive heart health assessments including blood pressure monitoring, ECG and Holter tests. Blood tests are also used to evaluate cholesterol, diabetes risk, and overall cardiovascular function.
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Chronic Disease Management Plans
Personalised care plans for diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and other long-term conditions, ensuring coordinated treatment, lifestyle modifications, and ongoing monitoring.
PREVENTATIVE HEALTH
Meet Our Doctors
At Horizon Medical Centre Stepney, our doctors take a proactive, patient-centred approach to preventive health, focusing on early detection, risk reduction, and long-term wellbeing. With a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine, they offer comprehensive screenings, lifestyle counselling, and tailored health plans that prioritise your individual needs and goals. Our team builds trusted relationships with patients, taking the time to understand your health history, family background, and personal concerns—ensuring care that’s both clinically thorough and genuinely supportive. Whether it’s managing chronic disease risks or simply staying on top of routine checks, our GPs are committed to helping you stay healthy at every stage of life.
Why Choose Horizon Medical Centre for Preventative Health?
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Doctor's specialise in preventative medicine and chronic disease management
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Focus on early detection and personalised health strategies
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Experts in cardiovascular risk and metabolic health
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Delivers patient-centred, evidence-based care for long-term wellbeing
Why is preventative health important?
Preventative healthcare helps identify risk factors early, reduce disease progression, and improve long-term health outcomes through lifestyle modifications and medical management.
What are the benefits of quitting smoking?
Quitting smoking lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and respiratory conditions, while also improving circulation, lung function, and overall well-being.
How can you help with smoking cessation?
We provide medical support, nicotine replacement therapy, prescription medications, and behavioural counselling to help you quit smoking effectively.
What does a heart health check involve?
A heart check includes blood pressure monitoring, ECG, cholesterol and blood sugar testing, and risk assessments for cardiovascular diseases.
How do I know if I have high blood pressure?
High blood pressure (hypertension) often has no symptoms, so regular BP monitoring is essential for early detection and management.
What is an ECG test?
An electrocardiogram (ECG) records your heart’s electrical activity to detect irregular heart rhythms, heart disease, or abnormalities.
What is Holter monitoring?
A Holter monitor is a wearable device that continuously records your heart activity over 24-48 hours to diagnose arrhythmias and other heart conditions.
How can I manage my weight effectively?
Our doctors provide medically supervised weight loss plans, including dietary guidance, exercise recommendations, and metabolic assessments tailored to your needs.
Can I get medication to help with weight loss?
In some cases, medications may be prescribed alongside lifestyle changes to support weight loss, depending on your health status and BMI.
What is a chronic disease management plan?
A chronic disease management plan (CDM) is a structured healthcare plan for patients with long-term conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or asthma, ensuring coordinated care and ongoing monitoring.
Can I claim Medicare for a chronic disease management plan?
Yes, eligible patients can access Medicare-subsidised care plans for chronic disease management.
How often should I have a heart health check?
Adults over 45 (or 35 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) should have regular heart health checks every 1-2 years.
Is high cholesterol reversible?
High cholesterol can often be managed or reduced through diet, exercise, and medications if necessary.
Can I book all preventative health services in one appointment?
Yes, we can combine heart health checks, chronic disease assessments, and lifestyle consultations in a single visit.