More Than Just a Health Exam

Prioritizing your wellness starts with primary care. Here’s why you should plan a visit.

When was the last time you visited your doctor even though you didn’t feel sick?

If you’re not doing that at least once a year, you are missing out on opportunities to identify health risks and avoid illness.

Your primary care provider is the central point of contact for all of your health concerns. An annual physical is a great tool to track how you’re doing. This typically includes discussing your health history, measuring your vital signs, and examining your lungs, heart, head and neck. Here are some of the ways Adventist Health providers can help you boost your quality of life:

• Screen for early signs of diseases and certain cancers
• Assess and address risk factors for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer
• Help you stay current on immunizations based on your age, health history and lifestyle

With primary care clinics, rural health locations and a mobile health unit, plus extended hours and weekend availability, you can access preventative care from the far stretches of the Mojave Desert and through the Central Valley to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains and beyond. Every year, more than 1 million people turn to Adventist Health for compassionate, expert care.

Visit your primary care provider for early screenings and to prevent disease.