Preventive care in the Mandeville LA area means catching health problems early, before they turn into something serious or expensive. Total Health Urgent Care in nearby Covington offers primary and preventative care seven days a week, with on-site lab testing and health screenings so Northshore families can stay ahead of their health without the wait of a traditional doctor’s office.
Quick answer for busy Mandeville residents:
- What it is: routine checkups, health screenings, lab work, and lifestyle guidance that catch issues early
- Where: Total Health Urgent Care, 73015 Hwy 25 Suite A, Covington LA 70435, about a 15 minute drive from Mandeville via US-190
- Hours: open 7 days a week, 7 AM to 7 PM, no appointment needed
- Cost: self-pay office visits are $130, and we accept most major insurance
- Founded and led by Jennifer Duncan, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, a Northshore provider with 25-plus years of frontline medical experience
What is preventive care, and why does it matter?
Preventive care is the routine medical attention that keeps small problems small. It covers health screenings, lab tests, and counseling on diet, exercise, and habits like smoking, all aimed at spotting trouble early when it’s easier to treat. According to MedlinePlus, a health checkup uses screening tests “to check for diseases early, when they may be easier to treat” and includes vaccines and counseling to help you make informed health decisions.
Most adults skip it, though. Federal data from Healthy People 2030 shows only about 7.2 percent of adults age 35 and older received all the recommended clinical preventive services in 2022, down slightly from 8.5 percent in 2015, against a national target of 11.5 percent. That gap is exactly why a walk-in option matters. When preventive care fits your schedule, you’re a lot more likely to actually go.
For folks in Mandeville, Madisonville, and Abita Springs, staying current on screenings and checkups is one of the simplest ways to protect your long-term health. You don’t need to feel sick to benefit.
How often should adults get preventive care?
It depends on your age and your health, but the general rule is that the older you get, the more often certain checks matter. Blood pressure is a good example. MedlinePlus recommends adults ages 18 to 39 have their blood pressure checked at least once every 3 to 5 years, while adults 40 and older should have it checked at least once a year.
Beyond blood pressure, a preventive visit is a chance to review your health history, talk through any concerns, and get lab work if it’s needed. If you take medication for an ongoing condition, regular visits also help you stay on track with it. The right schedule for you is a conversation, not a one-size-fits-all rule, and it’s worth asking a provider what makes sense for your situation.
One important note. Preventive care is for staying healthy and catching problems early, not for emergencies. Chest pain, trouble breathing, or any life-threatening symptom is a 911 situation, so dial it or get to the closest emergency room without delay.
What preventive and primary care does Total Health offer near Mandeville?
Total Health Urgent Care isn’t only for coughs and sprains. We also do primary care, so you can use us as your source for the routine, preventative side of your health too. Our preventative and primary care services include:
- Health screenings, with an on-site history and physical exam plus in-house lab testing
- Lifestyle guidance, covering preventative care education, yearly examinations, medication adherence, exercise, and healthy eating
- Smoking cessation support
- Immunizations, including seasonal flu shots and tetanus shots
- Lab and diagnostic testing on site, such as urinalysis, EKG, and X-rays
- School and sports physicals, which are free for student athletes
Because our lab and X-ray sit right here in the building, you’ll often walk out with your results and a plan the same day, rather than waiting on an outside lab to call. That’s a real advantage when you’re trying to fit healthcare into a packed week.
How much does a preventive care visit cost near Mandeville?
Paying out of pocket? An office visit runs $130, and that price includes your exam, any referrals, and any medication we prescribe. Need an X-ray? Self-pay for that is $75. Prefer to put it through insurance? We take most major health plans and handle the billing with your insurer for you. Not sure what your plan covers for a checkup? Give the office a call at (985) 400-5370 and we’re happy to walk you through it, or take a look at our pricing and insurance page before you come in.
Where can Mandeville residents go for preventive care?
You’ll find Total Health at 73015 Hwy 25 Suite A in Covington, right off US-190 and roughly a 15 minute drive from most of Mandeville. Both towns are St. Tammany Parish communities on the Louisiana Northshore, so it’s a short hop up the road. We’re open all seven days, morning through evening, and walk-ins are always welcome, so there’s no planning weeks ahead or burning a vacation day. Come on in, phone us, or drop a note through our contact page and we’ll take it from there.
Frequently asked questions
Yep, that works. Walk-ins are welcome all week long during regular hours. If you’d rather check in first, give us a ring at (985) 400-5370 or send a note through the contact page.
Yes. We take most major health plans and bill the companies directly for you. Prefer to pay out of pocket? An office visit is $130. Give us a ring if you’d like to confirm your coverage first.
School and sports physicals are free for student athletes. That’s a nice perk for Northshore families with kids in Mandeville-area schools and sports programs heading into a new season.
We’re in Covington at 73015 Hwy 25 Suite A, roughly a 15 minute drive up US-190 from Mandeville. Both communities sit in St. Tammany Parish on the Louisiana Northshore.
Often, yes. Our lab testing and X-ray are both on site, so your screening, results, and treatment can frequently happen the same day instead of stretching across several.
Prepared by the Total Health Urgent Care team. Our Covington practice was started by Jennifer Duncan, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, who brings more than 25 years of hands-on emergency and urgent care experience to Northshore families.