The purpose of the Total Health and Wellness Center of Taos is to provide disease prevention services for the communities of Taos. Our goal is to improve the health of our communities through increased awareness, education, screening, and other prevention services. Benefits of our services can include improved general health and well-being and reduced overall health care costs. The Total Health and Wellness Center of Taos is unique as it is a locally owned business staffed by licensed health care professionals, pharmacists and nurses, whose primary purpose is to prevent disease and improve health.

Here is a sample of the services offered at the Total Health and Wellness Center of Taos.

Total lipid profile—a complete analysis of total cholesterol, LDL ("bad cholesterol"), HDL ("good cholesterol") and triglycerides, used to determine risk of heart disease.

Blood glucose monitoring—monitoring of blood glucose levels used to screen for diabetes and to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatment measures.

A1c level—a standard of care for patients with diabetes which monitors blood glucose levels over a 3-month period, used to determine the effectiveness of diabetes treatment.

INR monitoring—monitoring of clotting times to reduce the risk of bleeding or stroke for patients on anti-coagulant therapy.

Smoking cessation—funded by a grant from the Department of Health, we can provide counseling and products to help people quit smoking.

Nutrition counseling—we can provide specific diet and exercise information to address individual needs such as with diabetes, high blood pressure and weight management.

Medication therapy management—comprehensive review of medication therapy intended to maximize the effectiveness and minimize the risk of unwanted side effects.

Patient education—classes in the nature, consequences and treatment of chronic illnesses such diabetes, asthma, and high blood pressure to help patients manage their illness effectively.

Vaccinations to prevent flu, shingles, hepatitis, and many other diseases. We do not require a doctor’s order or prescription, saving you time and money.

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