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Understanding Silent Risks: The Importance of Early Detection in Heart Disease and Cancer

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America, with over 250,000 fatalities annually. One in five Americans has high blood pressure, and half face elevated cholesterol levels, often without prior symptoms. Cancer, the second leading cause, affects one in two men and one in three women. Early detection is crucial; advanced care facilities like Shands Executive Health Care Center prioritize comprehensive and personalized testing programs aimed at extending life and enhancing wellness. Don’t wait for symptoms—take charge of your health today!

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Understanding Silent Risks: The Importance of Early Detection in Heart Disease and Cancer

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  1. The Silent Risks • Heart disease - the leading cause of death in the U.S. • > 250,000 Americans will die of a heart attack. • The first sign of a heart problem is death. Source: American Cancer Society

  2. The Silent Risks • Key risk factors for heart disease • 1 in 5 Americans has high blood pressure. • 1 in 2 has elevated cholesterol.

  3. The Silent Risks • Cancer – the second leading cause for death. • Every year in the United States, more people die of cancer than died in every war we fought in this century. • 550,000 people die of cancer every year. • 1 in 2 men get cancer in their lifetime.

  4. The Silent Risks • 46,000 women die of cancer every year. • 1 in 3 women get cancer in their lifetime. • 1 in 8 women get breast cancer in their lifetime. • 188,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998. • 25% of women with breast cancer have no risk factors.

  5. . Cancer Survival Rates Cancer Type Detected Early Detected Late Prostate 99% 31% Breast 97% 21% Melanoma 95% 16% Cervix 91% 9% Colon 93% 8% The Silent Risks

  6. The Equalizer Early detection through regular comprehensive testing.

  7. Shands Executive Health Care Center Life extension through early detection.

  8. Shands EHC • An early detection center. • Wellness and lifestyle change programs. • Point three. • Point four.

  9. Resource Pools • Shands Hospital. • Top national medical institution. • University of Florida. • Premier research institution in the nation. • Two pools of cutting-edge expertise available.

  10. Objectives • EHC has no patients. • EHC has “partners” • In early detection. • In life extension. • In health and wellness.

  11. Objectives • Latest techniques & scientific advances to identify risk factors. • Extensive & intensive testing in luxurious personalized comfortable settings. • Promote periodic checkups for warning signals. • The health edge – the greatest competitive edge.

  12. Why are We Unique? • EHC assessment creates personally designed programs for prolonged health. • One stop for all kinds of testing. • No runaround. • Experts come “to you” to test, you don’t go to them.

  13. Why are We Unique? • Two personal sessions with providers • 30-90 minutes. • At the beginning of the day. • At the end of the day. • Customizable programs in addition to existing plans. • We are all about YOU.

  14. What We Offer • Half to a full day. • Comprehensive testing. • Personal consultations. • Recommendations and a printed health assessment report. • Dr. Michael J. Cicale • Your personal medical consultant.

  15. Range of Services • Acupuncture. • Alternative medicine consultation. • Body composition. • Bone densitometry. • Breast exam. • Cardiac stress test. • Chest X-ray. • Comprehensive physical examination. • Dermatology screening. • Fitness assessment.

  16. Range of Services • Flexible sigmoidoscopy. • Gene testing for disease tendencies. • Lab tests. • Mammogram. • Nutritional evaluation. • Pelvic exam and pap smear. • Plastic surgery consultation. • Prostate exam. • Resting EKG. • Visual acuity test and tonometry.

  17. Corporate Programs • Silver • Gold • Platinum • Electives • Customized program

  18. Corporate Programs SILVER • Reports of results & recommendations. • Internet, computer, fax, printer and copier access. • Perks: T-shirt, transportation to and from Gainesville, Jacksonville, Orlando & Tampa. • Additional services as needed. • Recommended for executives. • Healthy breakfast or lunch. • Personal consultation with physician. • Comprehensive physical examination. • Lab tests. $564

  19. Corporate Programs GOLD • Recommended for executives under 50. • Everything from silver package. • Chest X-ray. • Body composition. • Resting EKG. • Visual acuity test and tonometry. • Relaxation massage. • Perks: T-shirt, tote bag, transportation to and from Gainesville, Jacksonville, Orlando & Tampa. • Additional services as needed. $1,114

  20. Corporate Programs PLATINUM • Recommended for executives over 50. • Everything from gold package. • Cardiac stress test. • Flexible sigmoidoscopy. • Additional services as needed. $1,814

  21. Corporate Programs CUSTOMIZED • Services from other plans. • Services not included in other plans, for which we have expertise. • E.g. LASIK eye surgery. Pay per service

  22. Costs & Benefits • COSTS OF IGNORING EARLY DETECTION • Astronomical bills for advanced healthcare. • Lost productivity by depression-, anxiety- and stress-induced illnesses. • Lost productivity by time off.

  23. Costs & Benefits • COSTS OF IGNORING EARLY DETECTION • Rehiring and retraining costs. • Emotional taxes on colleagues. • Repercussions on workplace environment and morale.

  24. Costs & Benefits • BENEFITS OF EARLY DETECTION • Lower medical bills. • Stronger relationships with employees. • Greater loyalty, lower turnover, lower rehiring and retraining costs.

  25. Costs & Benefits • BENEFITS OF EARLY DETECTION • A healthy work-life balance as per our recommendations. • Ripple effect of positivity throughout your workplace.

  26. The Future • Programs, projections, thoughts. • Become a provider of distinction. • On par with Mayo, Watson & Celebration providers.

  27. The Future • Health is the basis for all human performance. • Invest in the health of your employees. • Early detection can save time, money, and emotional and physical trauma.

  28. The Future • We welcome you to tour our facilities in Gainesville, Florida. • Call 1800-556-EXEC or locally 352-395-8262 to “help us help you.”

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