Preventive care is the most important step you can take for your health.
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Let's get real - taking care of yourself is like maintaining your car. You wouldn't wait for your car to break down before giving it a check-up, right? Same goes for your health! Preventive care is like the VIP pass to a healthier life, reducing your chances of getting seriously ill.
Kiddos need regular check-ups to keep tabs on their growth and catch any potential health issues. Adults need to stay on top of their screenings, dental check-ups, and annual physicals to identify any changes or risk factors that could lead to future problems. We know it's tough to get excited about preventive care when you're feeling tip-top, but trust us - it's way cheaper to practice prevention than shell out the big bucks for treatments down the road. Plus, most health insurance plans cover preventive care costs completely, regardless of your deductible. So, go ahead and give yourself the gift of good health - your body (and wallet) will thank you! |
Ways to Practice Preventive Care
So, now that you're in on the secret of preventive care, how do you put it into practice? Here are some top tips to keep your health in tip-top shape and keep future problems at bay:
So, now that you're in on the secret of preventive care, how do you put it into practice? Here are some top tips to keep your health in tip-top shape and keep future problems at bay:
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Wellness Exams
Annual wellness visits, aka wellness exams, well child checks, or even just a "check-up" are a big deal for everyone, regardless of age or health history. Think of it as a health tune-up! Your Provider will give you the once-over on things like blood pressure, heart rate, height, weight, cholesterol, and glucose levels. And for the ladies, it's time for that annual visit to your provider, who can help catch any potential health bumps in the road with a pap smear and breast exam. Stay on top of your health game! Mental Health Screenings
When people think of health care, oftentimes mental health is an afterthought. But unfortunately, depression and other mental health problems can lead to one of the leading causes of death in the United States: suicide. Additionally, mental health problems can lead to substance abuse disorder, which often results in overdoses. Also, mental health can negatively affect our activity levels, eating habits, and stress levels which leads to a wide range of other health complications. That's why mental health screenings for things like depression are so important and can help people focus on resolving those issues before they cause problems in other areas of their lives. |
Physical Health Screenings
In addition to an annual physical, Wellness Visit, or Well Child Check, there are numerous physical health screenings, depending on your gender, age, and health history, including:
Immunizations
Immunizations are perhaps the most popular type of preventive care because they're easy and extremely effective. Some of the vaccines you should be getting include:
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