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Preventive Medicine

Preventive medicine focuses on reducing health risks before disease develops and helping you stay healthy long term. Rather than waiting for symptoms to appear, preventive care emphasizes early intervention, lifestyle support, and proactive planning tailored to your individual health needs.

 

At Colorado Springs Direct Primary Care, preventive medicine is personalized, unhurried, and relationship-based. We work with you to identify risks, create realistic goals, and support sustainable changes that protect your health now and in the future.

Preventive Medicine Services at COS DPC

Smoking Cessation Counseling

Personalized counseling and medical support to help reduce or stop tobacco and nicotine use, including cigarettes, vaping, and other products.

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When you may want this service

  • You are ready to quit smoking or vaping

  • You’ve tried quitting before and need additional support

  • You want to reduce health risks related to heart, lung, or vascular disease

  • You want a structured, judgment-free approach to quitting

Nutrition Guidance

Individualized nutrition counseling focused on improving overall health, managing chronic conditions, and supporting long-term wellness.

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When you may want this service

  • You want to improve energy, weight, or metabolic health

  • You have conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or insulin resistance

  • You feel unsure about which dietary changes are realistic or helpful

  • You want practical guidance rather than restrictive diets

Exercise and Mobility Planning

Guidance on safe, sustainable physical activity based on your health history, mobility, and personal goals.

 

When you may want this service

  • You are starting or returning to exercise

  • You have joint pain, arthritis, or mobility concerns

  • You want to improve strength, balance, or endurance

  • You need activity recommendations tailored to medical conditions

Improvement of Insulin Resistance

Evaluation and management strategies to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic conditions.

 

When you may want this service

  • You’ve been told you have prediabetes or insulin resistance

  • You have a family history of diabetes

  • You struggle with weight gain or metabolic health

  • You want early intervention before diabetes develops

Alcohol Use Cessation Management

Supportive, non-judgmental counseling to reduce or stop alcohol use, with medical guidance when appropriate.

 

When you may want this service

  • You are concerned about your alcohol use

  • Alcohol is affecting your sleep, mood, or health

  • You want to reduce health risks related to liver, heart, or mental health

  • You prefer a private, supportive approach to change

Longevity and Healthy Aging Strategies

Preventive care focused on maintaining function, independence, and quality of life as you age.

 

When you may want this service

  • You want to stay active and healthy long term

  • You’re interested in preventing age-related health decline

  • You want guidance on lifestyle choices that support longevity

  • You value proactive, preventive planning rather than reactive care

Workplace Accommodation Requests

Medical evaluation and documentation to support workplace accommodations related to health conditions or functional limitations.

 

When you may want this service

  • You need medical documentation for job accommodations

  • Health conditions affect your ability to work comfortably or safely

  • You are navigating employer accommodation requests

  • You want guidance on how health impacts work responsibilities

Advance Directive Planning

Thoughtful discussions and guidance around advance directives, healthcare decision-making, and future care preferences.

 

When you may want this service

  • You want to document your healthcare wishes

  • You are planning for future medical decisions

  • You want clarity around medical power of attorney or living wills

  • You prefer proactive planning rather than crisis decisions

Schedule a FREE Meet & Greet and see how relationship-based primary care works.

© 2023 COS DPC

4711 Opus Drive Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO, 80906

Tel: 719-362-5152

Fax: 719-888-1592

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