You wouldn’t drive your car for 67 years without a tune up, so don‘t do that to your body. Annual Wellness Visits are a tune-up for your body! This visit is your chance to have a heart-to-heart with your provider and make sure everything is running like a well-oiled machine. You'll give your body a thorough once-over to make sure everything is A-OK. And, if there are any pesky problems, your care team will work with you to get you back on track, so you can keep cruising along on the highway of health!
An Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is not your run-of-the-mill check-up. During a physical, your doc plays detective, looking for any nasty surprises and doing routine tests. But an AWV is a whole different ball game. Think of it as a pow-wow with your provider to chat about your health and your lifestyle. The aim is to create a personalized plan that keeps chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity at bay.
During your preventive health exam, your primary care physician will review your medical history, including any chronic conditions and medications you are currently taking. They will also assess your current health status by performing a physical examination, which may include checking your blood pressure, heart rate, and weight.
In addition to any necessary medical treatments, your provider will consult with you about lifestyle modifications that might benefit your health. This may include exercise, healthy eating, and stress reduction techniques. They will also evaluate any recommended screening tests and vaccinations based on your age, gender, and medical history.
Don't skip out on your yearly preventive health check-up! These visits are crucial in keeping you healthy and happy. By catching any potential health concerns early on, you can take action to prevent them from escalating, and ultimately enhance your well-being.
In addition to any necessary medical treatments, your provider will consult with you about lifestyle modifications that might benefit your health. This may include exercise, healthy eating, and stress reduction techniques. They will also evaluate any recommended screening tests and vaccinations based on your age, gender, and medical history.
Don't skip out on your yearly preventive health check-up! These visits are crucial in keeping you healthy and happy. By catching any potential health concerns early on, you can take action to prevent them from escalating, and ultimately enhance your well-being.
Get ahead of the game and plan for the future with Advance Care Planning during your yearly AWV. Have a sit-down with your provider to discuss creating an advanced directive, and score some guidance in completing the paperwork. What is an advanced directive? It's your written voice, outlining how you want medical choices to be made when you can't speak for yourself. This could include a living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare.
Annual wellness visits are an essential part of preventive healthcare that can help detect potential health problems early and keep you healthy. Fortunately, there are many helpful resources available to help you prepare for and make the most of your annual wellness visit. One of the best resources for annual wellness visits is your healthcare provider. Your provider can give you valuable information about what to expect during the visit, answer any questions you may have, and help you understand your test results. By taking advantage of these resources and preparing for your annual wellness visit, you can ensure that you receive the best possible care and stay healthy for years to come.
Annual WELLNESS VISIT PATIENT HANDOUT
| annual_wellness_visit_patient_handout.pdf |
ADVANCED CARE PLANNING
| nia-advance-care-planning.pdf |
