Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the most common causes of death in the United States, and more than one million people die each year as a direct result or indirectly by complications.

Although heart disease, stroke and some kinds of cancer are sometimes linked to a family history of a disease, behavior also plays a key role in preventing these diseases. We believe that making healthy adjustments in our lives goes a long way toward disease prevention.

Health practitioners are here to provide you with age- appropriate health promotion and screening recommendations to assist you with making decisions about improving or maintaining your health or the health of your family.

Dr. David Olson is board certified in public health and preventive medicine. This specialized training, in addition to his medical training and years of experience, provides him with the knowledge to empower his patients toward healthier lifestyles.

As a nurse practitioner, Shirley Olson will provide valuable services such as working closely with you to individualize your medical regimen, prevention and screening counseling, health-promotion, and health education in combination with the knowledge and use of community resources.

Health Promotion and Screening Services. Adults should have their weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked regularly. Diet, exercise and immunizations are often discussed during a visit, since these are key factors in both health promotion and disease prevention. After the age of 50, both men and women should be tested for colorectal cancer.

Hormone Balancing. Hormone imbalances can interfere with quality of life and can manifest in many different ways. Concern and confusion about the sometimes life-threatening effects of synthetically derived drugs has caused many women to avoid hormone replacement all together. With proper use and replacement of natural hormones, the risk of contracting certain degenerative diseases is reduced. By bringing hormones back into balance, emotional and physical well-being can also be improved.