HEALTH TESTS FOR EVERY V BODY HAVE YOU DELAYED CHECKUPS DUE TO COVID-19? TIME TO CATCH UP.
accination against COVID-19 is becoming more widespread, and prevention of the disease is better understood than ever. But preventing other types of diseases may have fallen by the wayside during the pandemic. “Many people have neglected to get appropriate JOSEPH ALBANESE, MD screenings due to
fear of contracting COVID-19,” says nephrologist Joseph Albanese, MD, Medical Staff President at Community Medical Center (CMC). “As a result, we’re seeing illnesses later in the course of diseases than we should, which makes it harder to treat patients.” Healthcare facilities have implemented measures to protect patients and are safe for screening tests and exams, Dr. Albanese emphasizes. If you’ve delayed routine screenings, now is the time to ask your doctor about tests like these.
To schedule a health screening or physician appointment at Community Medical Center, please call 888.724.7123 or visit www.rwjbh.org/community. Healthy Together
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