The PAMF Executive Health Program has earned its reputation for excellence by building strong relationships with corporations and their executives, and by providing exemplary service, information and medical care. In fact, many executives and their families have chosen to receive their routine health care from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.

The cornerstone of the Executive Health Program is the time spent with the board-certified physician. During the course of the exam process, strong emphasis is placed on early detection and prevention of illness, and modification of potential harmful risk factors. Because some of the screening tests require dietary fasting, exams are generally scheduled early in the morning. Upon completion of these tests, the executive is offered a continental breakfast.

Supplementing the comprehensive examination are the following services:

• Health Risk Assessment and Medical History
• Comprehensive Screening Services
• Nutrition Counseling
• Physician's Personalized Report
• Health Education Resources and Programs

Health Risk Assessment and Medical History

Prior to the executive's examination, he or she will be asked to complete a confidential online health-risk questionnaire. The responses will provide information on his or her personal health status, risks for developing diseases or other medical conditions, and other background that will help the physician create recommendations for the executive on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Comprehensive Screening Services

To provide one-stop preventive care, each executive's appointment will include a range of screening tests tailored to his or her age, gender, family history, risk factors and other individual needs. PAMF clinicians from various specialty areas -- such as gastroenterologists, gynecologists, cardiologists, laboratory technologists and dietitians - - may assist the internest in this screening process. Tests that may be offered to the executive include:

• Resting EKG
• Exercise Treadmill EKG (Cardiac Stress Test)
  
• Chest X-rays
• Mammogram
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and/or Colonoscopy
• Complete Blood Count
• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
• Lipid Profile Panel
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
• Chemical and Microscopic Urinalysis
• Pap Smear
• Bone Density Testing
• Tonometry/Vision Screen
• Thyroid Functioning Test

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Nutrition Counseling

The Executive Health Program includes counseling by a registered dietitian who will evaluate the executive's nutrition, exercise and stress levels and offer personalized recommendations on healthy lifestyle modifications. This assessment focuses on decreasing health risks such as arteriosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes and osteoporosis; managing gastrointestinal disorders; and weight control. Dietary and exercise recommendations are tailored to the executive's food preferences, activity level and medical history. The dietitian can also provide guidelines for healthy eating when dining out or traveling on business.
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Physician's Personalized Report

The physician formulates recommendations for how the executive can optimize his or her health in the face of time and job constraints. This summary letter, including results of all tests performed, may suggest lifestyle changes, disease management refinements, consultation with other specialists or educators, and/or additional testing. Upon request, a copy of the letter will also be mailed to the executive's personal physician.
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Health Education Resources and Programs

Executives will be introduced to PAMF's complete range of educational resources including, classes on weight management, smoking cessation and stress reduction. Our EHP Coordinators make it a point to introduce each executive to PAMF's Community Health Resource Center, a valuable source of information on a wide range of health conditions. The Center is staffed by a knowledgeable nurse educator and trained volunteers who can help clients locate health information resources.
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