Five Reasons To Make That Well Visit Appointment
3/17/2021
BULLHEAD CITY – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, the practitioners at Western Arizona Medical Group want you to know it’s safe and important to come in for healthcare exams.
Precautions for your safety include masking of all patients and providers, screening clinic staff during the shift, asking that that only the patient comes in, and enhanced sanitizing of commonly touched surfaces.
“We know it’s been a challenging year, but it’s important for members of our community continue to receive check-ups and follow-up care,” said Dr. Ryan Hunley of Silver Creek Family Practice. “We want to help patients stay on track with their health and the medications they need.”
Here are five reasons to make an appointment for your next well-visit or check-up without delay.
Check on your general health. The clinic has a record of your health metrics over time, including cholesterol, blood sugar, weight and others. If any numbers are trending in the wrong direction, your doctor can help you make a plan to get back on track with lifestyle changes, diet or medical treatment.
Manage chronic conditions. Ongoing medical concerns, whether diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or others require regular monitoring by a provider to keep them from progressing to life-threatening levels. Regular checkups can help you avoid a medical crisis.
Identify issues early with routine screenings. The practice keeps records of your screening exams to help you remember when it’s time to get your colonoscopy, mammogram, bone density test, prostate exam and other screenings. Early identification of many illnesses can give you the most options for treatment and better outcomes.
Stay current on vaccinations for your protection. While you’re hearing plenty of news about the COVID-19 vaccine, there are a number of other vaccinations to prevent disease as your immune system weakens over time. Flu shots annually. Tetanus shots every ten years. Vaccines for shingles and pneumonia and more. The practice will remind you when it’s time to get your immunizations.
Keep prescriptions updated. Bring a full list of your medications, including any over-the-counter, so your physician has a complete picture of what you’re taking. An annual review can identify possible side effects or medication conflicts.
Of course, the best reason of all is peace of mind about your health. Western Arizona Medical Group has eight providers in convenient locations including Silver Creek Family Practice in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave Walk-in Care and Laughlin Walk-In Care to make it easy for you to access care.
Patients can find information on our practitioners and schedule appointments on line at www.WARMCdocs.com.
Sources: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/why-your-annual-check-up-is-still-important-to-your-health
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/index.html
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