The Center for Preventive Medicine Opens in McKinney, Texas

On April 29, national, state and local dignitaries, physicians and business leaders gathered in McKinney, Texas to celebrate the opening of The Center for Preventive Medicine^® North Texas. Opened by cardiologist Dr. M. Akram Khan, the North Texas Center is part of a growing national network of preventive health centers licensed by U.S. Preventive Medicine®, offering health-conscious consumers access to advanced diagnostic services and in-depth physician evaluations for the early detection of disease.

Governor Tommy Thompson, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services was Dr. Khan’s honored guest and also addressed the attendees. Governor Thompson cited the rise in diabetes and obesity among the indicators that Americans need to be more proactive about their health. He also challenged the Mayors of Allen, McKinney and Melissa, who were all part of the official ribbon cutting, to embrace the Center as a means to make Collin County the healthiest community in the country.

The 1,500 square foot Center offers sophisticated blood and hormone tests, along with non-invasive ultrasound and Computed Tomography (CT) scans to identify risks for heart attack, stroke, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and many other conditions -- often before symptoms appear.  The Center for Preventive Medicine® is located at 4201 Medical Center Drive, Suite 360. For more information or to schedule an appointment call (214) 544-6040 or visit the web site at www.TCPMNorthTexas.com.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Center for Preventive Medicine North Texas was held on April 29, 2008.