St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital is committed to treating illness and disease as well as maintaining optimum health. The Health Check Program is a comprehensive medical exam performed by a board-certified internist designed for healthy individuals to assess wellbeing and prevent illness.
Basic Health Check Program
Each consultation provides one-on-one interaction with your physician, with special attention given to those health issues of greatest concern to you. During your check up, you will receive a thorough medical assessment, including:
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A review of personal and family medical history
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A complete physical examination
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An evaluation of health risks
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Recommendations for healthier living
In addition to the assessment and consultation, each program includes the following:
- Resting electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Personalized Health and Fitness Questionnaire
- Comprehensive fitness and lifestyle questionnaire
- Body fat analysis
- Flexibility analysis
- Results and recommendations
Additional Health Check Services
In addition to the services included in the Basic Health Check Program, St. Luke’s offers a number of supplementary health services to fit your individual situation. Your St. Luke’s Health Check physician can help you decide which services you may need.
Additional services may include:
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Exercise Treadmill Test – Graded exercise test to evaluate cardiovascular response to exercise. The test includes electrocardiogram evaluation, blood pressure screening and exercise tolerance.
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Fitness and Lifestyle Assessment – Consultation with an exercise physiologist about cardiac risk factors, dietary habits, goal setting, stress management, body fat analysis, strength and flexibility tests, and a personalized exercise prescription.
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Mammogram – Screening exam for early detection of breast cancer. Recommendations for women at age
- 40 - A baseline mammogram
- 40 to 49 – A mammogram every 1 to 2 years
- 50 and older – A mammogram every year
- Bone Densitometry – Scan to measure bone mass, which aids in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) – Screening exam (lab test) for prostate cancer.
- HIV screening – Lab screen
- Vision – Visual acuity and glaucoma screening
- Audiology – Hearing acuity screening
- Immunizations – Available upon request
For the convenience of our international clients
St. Luke’s offers the same Health Check Program options to our international clients who are interested in preventive health measures with the highest quality care and the latest technology.
Every aspect of your travel and stay in Houston can be coordinated through St. Luke’s International Patient Center (IPC). Download our Passport Brochure for more information. You can also contact us directly to get started. IPC professionals are eager to answer your questions and coordinate your Health Check examination.
