Preventive Medicine?
What is Preventive Medicine?
According to the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) website under About section states: "Preventive medicine is the practice of promoting preventive health care to improve patient well-being. The goal is to ultimately prevent disease, disability, and death. Preventive medicine specialists are licensed preventive medicine physicians that consist of: Medical doctors (MD) and/or Doctors of Osteopathy (DO).
These professionals evaluate and administer preventive treatment that is derived from possessing expertise in a broad range of health care skills, including:
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Planning and evaluation of health services
Management of health care organizations
Research
Preventive medicine practice in clinical settings
They apply their expertise in medicine, social, economic, and behavioral sciences to improve the health and quality of life for individuals, families, communities and populations through disease prevention and health promotion."
Dr. Lazarus is a Preventive Medicine Specialist
Dr. Lazarus is passionate about community health access. She has a background in general medicine, preventive medicine, and quality improvement research.
As a Preventive Medicine specialist, she has dynamic understanding about public health and general preventive medicine focused on promoting health and preventing disease in individuals and communities.
Do you want to interview, consult for health services, and/or discuss business/research enquiries? We look forward in connecting with you!
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Precision Health
Clinically tailored medicine by using evidence-based medical and technological advancement
Lifestyle Interventions
Incorporation food, exercise, and community into an individuals needs
Community Assessment
Understanding what particular populations need. Ensuring and tailoring health services and resources to the specific communities.
