As the days grow longer and things slow down a little, summer is the perfect opportunity to prioritize preventive health care.
A summer checkup also ensures you’re in optimal health to enjoy all the activities this season offers. Your doctor can assess your overall health, address any concerns, and guide you on staying healthy during these warmer months.
Reasons to Schedule Preventive Care During Summer
- All family members benefit from an annual physical exam. Many health insurance plans cover preventive care visits and well-child checks 100%. These checkups are crucial for the early detection of potential health issues.
- Your child may need a checkup or immunizations before school starts.
- School-age athletes may need a sports physical. A yearly preventive care visit is covered 100% by insurance and can be a sports physical, but a sports physical doesn’t count as a yearly preventive visit.
- If you have a child entering college, they may be required to have a physical before the fall semester begins.
- Clinics get busier as the start of school approaches, so the earlier you make an appointment, the better.
- The summer heat and humidity can worsen chronic health conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or asthma. Your doctor can adjust your treatment plan, offer tips for managing symptoms in the heat, and provide any necessary medications. Being proactive will help prevent complications so you feel your best throughout the summer.
Learn More: Staying Hydrated: The Key To Health In The Summer Heat
What to Expect at a Preventive Visit
- Your provider will review your health and well-being, address ongoing medical problems, and identify risk factors. This appointment is also the time to ask if you need to change or renew a prescription.
- Your doctor will review your family’s medical history and determine if you qualify for earlier or more frequent cancer screenings, including colonoscopies or mammograms.
- Now is the time to schedule recommended screenings, get referrals, and provide preventive exams and immunizations.
- An annual preventive visit is the perfect time to discuss health topics that concern you. Maybe you want to stop smoking, improve your mental health, or lose weight. A conversation with your doctor is a great place to start.
Learn More: Is It Time For You Or Your Children To Have A Physical Exam?
Good Life Family Medicine – Caring for Your Whole Family’s Health
Regular checkups are an essential part of maintaining good health – and the summer is an ideal time to schedule preventive care appointments. Good Life Family Medicine in College Station, Texas provides family medicine care for patients ages 3 months and older. Book an appointment online or call us today. Make your health a priority this summer!
