Schedule your wellness exam (for patients)

 A wellness exam is an important annual health checkup. It provides an opportunity for your doctor to evaluate your overall health and establish a baseline of your health condition. This helps your doctor (and you) be aware of changes in your health, schedule preventive screenings and more. It also is a good time to discuss concerns or changes in your health with your doctor.

You should also talk to your doctor about the following health checks:

• Blood pressure check
• Healthy weight/BMI
• Cholesterol test
• Diabetic prevention or diabetes checkup, including eye exam
• Flu vaccine
• Colorectal cancer screening
• Breast cancer screenings/mammogram
• Cervical cancer screening

 Being proactive can save your life! Schedule a wellness exam today.

This health alert is brought to you by The Physician Alliance, one of Michigan’s largest physician organizations dedicated to improving Michigan’s health.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

These items are provided solely for informational purposes and are not intended as a substitute for consultation with a medical professional. Patients with any specific questions about the items on this list or their individual health should consult their physician.