General Wellness

The Problem

There are notable differences in health outcomes based on gender.  In the U.S., male life expectancy at birth (76.4 years) is on average 4.8 years lower than that of females (81.2 years).  Men in the U.S. also have higher lifetime risks of:

• Heart disease
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• HIV/AIDS
• Suicide
• Liver disease

Often men are reluctant to seek help from physicians and have been shown to use primary care services less than women.  This can be particularly relevant to mental health as men have suicide rates nearly 4 times higher than women.  

Our Solutions

While we certainly have programs to help with male specific issues such as hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction, and hair loss, we also belive it is essential to address the many maladies that men face at higher rates and offer consults to help with:

• High blood pressure screening and management
• Cardiovascular screenings - annual EKG, checks for cholesterol, aortic aneurysm
• Cancer screenings - colorectal, prostate, lung etc.
• Diabetes screening and management
• Mental health - screening, basic medical management and counseling referral (referrals can be made for more complex cases)
• Infectious diseases - STI testing and treatment
• Risk factor management - evaluation and initial treatment for alcohol, drug or tobacco abuse
• Pain mangement - lab testing for biochemical origins of chronic pain, trigger point injections, joint injections with PRP, low dose naltrexone, OMT, and more
• Counseling regarding modification of other lifestyle factors such as:  stress, sleep and relationships in order to optimize health and longevity