About Preventive Medicine Services
Our Preventative medical care can help to reduce your chances of being diagnosed with a serious illness and can help you lead a healthier life. At our clinic, we can help patients with preventive care so they can avoid dealing with illnesses, chronic conditions, and so on. Our caring doctors are available to help you with your medical needs. We care about every patient that walks through our door. And we want to help you by giving you the high-quality care you deserve.
Our Preventive Care Services
In order to maintain our health, there are certain things we should do to reduce our chances of being affected by different medical conditions. Our preventative services are designed to keep you happy, healthy, and protected. Our preventive care services include:
Blood Pressure Screening
Obesity Prevention
Diabetes Screening
Mental Health Screenings
Vaccines: Including Hepatitis A, B, and C, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, HPV, and more. Vaccines are an important part of staying healthy and avoiding deadly diseases, so it’s important that you and your children stay on top of your vaccinations.
STI Prevention Counseling/Testing
Alcohol and Tobacco Use Screenings: Screenings for chronic alcohol and tobacco use, along with counseling designed to support healthier choices and long-term wellness.
Preventative medical care is an essential part of staying on top of our health. It’s important that we take the necessary steps in ensuring we receive all the preventative healthcare we can get to avoid serious health complications. With both walk-ins and appointments accepted, we make it easy for you to get the preventative care you need. On top of that, we accept most commercial and governmental insurances as well as self-pay customers. We’ve made it our goal to make it as easy as possible for people throughout El Paso to get the health care they deserve.
Recommended Screenings by Age Group
Different health screenings are recommended at different life stages. Ask your provider which screenings are right for you based on your age, sex, family history, and individual risk factors.
In your 20s and 30s
Hover to view screenings• Annual blood pressure check
• Cholesterol screening (every 5 years if normal)
• Blood glucose if at risk for diabetes
• STI screenings if sexually active
• Pap smear for women (every 3 years starting at 21)
• Tdap booster and flu vaccine annually
In your 40s
Hover to view screenings• Continue all of the above
• Mammogram for women (annually starting at 40)
• Diabetes screening (every 3 years if at risk)
• More frequent cholesterol monitoring
In your 50s and beyond
Hover to view screenings• Colonoscopy (starting at 45–50, every 10 years if normal)
• PSA test for men (discuss with your doctor)
• Bone density scan (DEXA) for women at risk of osteoporosis
• More frequent cardiovascular risk assessment
• Shingrix vaccine (50+)
• Pneumococcal vaccine (65+)
Frequently Asked Questions About Preventive Medicine
What is preventive medicine and why is it important?
At Primary Care El Paso, preventive medicine helps you stay ahead of your health instead of waiting for problems to get worse. We use preventive care to support early detection, lower your risk of future health issues, and help you stay on track with routine screenings, vaccines, and wellness-focused care.
What preventive services do you offer?
We offer a range of preventive medicine services, including blood pressure screening, diabetes screening, obesity prevention, mental health screenings, STI prevention counseling and testing, chronic alcohol misuse screening, tobacco use screening, and vaccines. Our goal is to make preventive care easier to access for patients and families in El Paso.
Do I need preventive care if I feel healthy?
Yes. Even if you feel well, preventive care is still important. Many health issues can develop without obvious symptoms at first, which is why screenings, vaccines, and routine preventive visits can help identify concerns early and support long-term wellness.
Can preventive medicine help detect health problems early?
Yes. One of the main goals of preventive medicine is early detection. At Primary Care El Paso, we use screenings and evaluations to help identify possible health concerns before they become more serious or harder to manage.
Do you offer vaccines and screenings as part of preventive medicine?
Yes. We provide vaccines and a variety of preventive screenings as part of our preventive medicine services. These may include blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, mental health screenings, STI testing and counseling, and recommended vaccines for children and adults.
Can I walk in for preventive medicine services?
Yes. We accept both walk-ins and scheduled appointments for preventive medicine services. We want to make preventive care more convenient and accessible, whether you are coming in for a screening, vaccine, or routine preventive visit.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Primary Care El Paso?
We make care simple, accessible, and focused on your long-term health with services designed for everyday needs and ongoing support.
Contact Our Medical Clinic Today
At Primary Care El Paso, we want to be your go-to place for preventative medical care. We can help patients of all ages through every step of life stay healthy. From physicals check-ups to chronic disease management, and anti-aging medicine, and vaccination in El Paso, we’re here to be your one-stop shop for all of your medical needs. Feel free to contact us to learn more or to schedule an appointment. Or simply stop by our medical clinic! We accept walk-ins and most insurances to accommodate your needs. We look forward to helping you stay happy and healthy!