YOUR B est HEALTH STARTS WITH A WELLNESS VISIT
Life is busy. For all the things that matter most, take the time to check on you. Annual wellness visits monitor and support your long-term health. They also serve as the foundation for building a relationship with a primary care provider. “These visits give us dedicated time to talk about your health, lifestyle and habits, instead of focusing on treating an illness or injury,” said Muna Ashraf, MD, a family medicine provider at Sanford 4th and Sycamore Family Medicine.
By getting to know you and your health needs, a provider can then offer highly personalized care and guidance to help you reach your best overall health.
“Preventive care is essential when we are feeling well because chronic conditions are often silent for years,” said Dr. Ashraf. “We are able to not only mitigate risk factors but also intervene before small issues develop into serious health problems.” During a wellness visit, a provider reviews your medical and family history, assesses your physical health, screens for behavioral health concerns, addresses any questions you have and helps you stay up to date on preventive care. “It’s important not to skip annual wellness visits, particularly as we age, because our risk of chronic diseases increases,” said Dr. Ashraf.
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