Five Reasons To Make That Well Visit Appointment
3/9/2021
Doctors Remind Southern Arizonans: Get Check-Ups
Tucson, Ariz. (March 2021) – In spite of the global pandemic, Northwest Medical Center’s providers say it’s important to make and keep appointments for well visits.
Doctors and Nurses who work for Northwest Healthcare say they’re taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, like eliminating the waiting room by allowing patients to wait in the car before a visit, masking of all patients and providers, and enhanced cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.
Providers say there are five reasons to make an appointment for your next well-visit or check-up:
- 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.
For more information about the providers who practice with Northwest Primary & Specialty care, or to schedule an appointment online with a primary care provider, visit MyTucsonDoc.com.
About Northwest Primary & Specialty Care
Northwest Primary & Specialty Care is a practice affiliated with Northwest Healthcare which includes Northwest Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, and Oro Valley Hospital. Specialists include internal medicine, family medicine, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, gynecological surgery, neurology, sports medicine, breast surgery and podiatry. For more information about the providers who practice with Northwest Primary & Specialty Care, visit MyTucsonDoc.com.
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