Your Full Day Assessment

Your Arrival

Our staff will greet you upon arrival and guide you through your day.

Lab Tests

Blood and urine samples are taken. We provide the following tests:

• Complete blood chemistry which evaluates the body's chemical and mineral composition, glucose to screen for diabetes, liver enzymes to evaluate liver function, and blood urea nitrogen and creatinine to evaluate kidney function
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone to screen thyroid function
• Highly sensitive C-reactive protein for heart disease risk assessment
• Lipid panel to measure total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), triglycerides, and LDL (bad cholesterol)
• Hematologic assessment --complete blood count to look for anemia, blood clotting ability and immune system status
• Urinalysis to look for signs of infection, blood or abnormal protein in the urine
• Fecal occult blood test for initial colon cancer screen
• PSA test for prostate cancer screening in men

We will add further tests by request from your physician or as needed based on the program physician’s assessment of your current health status.

Results of lab tests will generally be available by the end of your visit.

Meeting Your Personalized Health & Prevention Program Physician

During this initial consultation, you and your physician will have an in-depth conversation about your overall health including your medical history, lifestyle habits, emotional health and family life. A comprehensive physical examination also is performed, with a special focus on men’s and women’s health issues as appropriate.

Vision Screen

You will undergo a visual acuity assessment and glaucoma screening.

Audiology Screen

Your hearing will be assessed to determine potential problems discriminating among sound frequencies and tones.

Musculoskeletal Assessment

Several tests will reveal clues about your current level of fitness and heart health:

• Body-composition test. We measure your percentage of body fat.
• Waist circumference. The risk of heart disease is higher in individuals who carry excess weight around the middle.
• Flexibility test. A sit-and-reach test estimates the flexibility in the hamstrings and lower back -- a potential indicator of current or future back issues.
• Abdominal and upper body strength. Stomach crunches and push-ups determine the strength and endurance of these muscle areas.
• Exercise tolerance. The distance you are able to run on the treadmill during your stress test measures your current cardiovascular fitness level

Results of all these tests will be compared against norms in your age and gender-matched population.

Consultation with an Exercise Physiologist

You will meet one-on-one with an exercise physiologist who has extensive experience creating fitness plans. The focus of the meeting will depend on your goals. Our exercise physiologist will help you outline an exercise plan that will work with your lifestyle: travelling, parenting, or recovering from injury.

You will be taken through the workout plan to ensure proper form, weight load, repetition, speed and overall understanding of the regimen. Our exercise physiologist will also evaluate your current workouts to include proper balance of aerobic exercises, strength training, and flexibility.

Consultation with a Registered Dietitian

Our registered dietitian will work with you to develop a customized personal nutrition plan that will take into account your lifestyle and medical issues. This will include how to:

• Attain and maintain a healthy weight
• Reduce cholesterol or lower high blood pressure
• Minimize your emerging health risks, such as diabetes, osteoporosis, or hypertension
• Judge the effectiveness of popular diets.

The dietitian will share specific recommendations based on your lifestyle.

Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Exercise Stress Test

These tests help determine the health of your heart. We look for abnormal heart rhythms, prior damage to the heart muscle, enlargement of the heart chambers, or an undetected blockage of a blood vessel supplying the heart.

• Electrocardiogram (EKG). Tests the heart at rest.
• Exercise stress test. While running on a treadmill your EKG, blood pressure and pulse are monitored.

Dermatologic Exam

A dermatologist will check your body for skin cancer and other abnormalities. You will also have the opportunity to ask about other skin concerns, such as rashes, age spots, acne, or wrinkles. If appropriate, prescriptions for simple, topical medications may be obtained. Ongoing therapy and management can also be scheduled.

Special Screenings and Consultations

Should you have appropriate risk factors, we can arrange for one of the state-of-the-art screenings and consultations available at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Comprehensive Health Portfolio Review

Based on these results, your program physician will provide you with in-depth insights about your health. As a team, the patient and physician create a plan of action to achieve optimal health. As you work to reach your goals, our Personalized Health & Prevention team will answer your questions and facilitate follow-up measures as needed.

Longitudinal Services

Navigation: Once you have participated in the Program for Personalized Health & Prevention, you are a member of the family. If you or someone close to you needs assistance, we can facilitate access to our expert diagnosis and treatment resources available at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Physician-directed training and nutrition: Your commitment to your health begins on the day of your visit. You can elect to continue to work with our team utilizing using our in-person and virtual-platform communication tools. Our physicians work in conjunction with these team members to ensure that your individual health needs are met.