James Way Health Center – Procedures Performed

This clinic performs the following procedures, among others.

Blood pressure screening
A blood pressure monitor is used to screen for high blood pressure. Ablood pressure cuffis wrapped around your upper arm. The cuff is then pumped up. The cuff is slowly deflated, and the monitor shows your blood pressure numbers. The numbers will be in a normal or high range.

Diabetes tests and checkups
See your doctor for regular checkups to help you avoid problems. Checkups may include blood pressure tests, eye exams, foot exams, kidney tests, dental exams, and cholesterol tests. If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. And get a flu vaccine every year.

Ear exam
An ear exam is a thorough check of the ears. It is done to screen for ear problems, such as hearing loss, ear pain, discharge, lumps, or objects in the ear. An ear exam can find problems in the ear canal, eardrum, and middle ear. These problems may include infection, too much earwax, or an object like a bean or a bead.

Physical exam
During a physical exam, a health professional looks at, listens to, and touches or gently presses on (palpates) the body. This exam helps the health professional determine the cause of symptoms, what other conditions may be present, and what medical tests may be needed.