Five Reasons To Make That Well Visit Appointment
2/22/2021
NAPLES, FL, February 22, 2021 – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Physicians Regional Healthcare System wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in.
Precautions for your safety include:
- Entry points are limited so we can screen everyone who comes into the facility.
- Everyone who comes to our hospital is screened for symptoms before being allowed to enter.
- Visitor restrictions reduce the number of people in our hospital to enable social distancing and to keep our patients and employees safe.
- Facemasks are worn by everyone inside the hospital – patients and employees – and our caregivers are using other appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) and washing hands before and after caring for every patient.
- Our normal deep cleaning processes are already intense and designed to protect people in our hospital, but we have enhanced all cleaning protocols with extra measures and increased frequency, including disinfection of frequently touched surfaces and all patient care areas.
- Furniture in waiting areas has been rearranged to ensure appropriate social distancing.
- Patients who are undergoing elective surgeries and other discretionary procedures are screened and cleared before coming to the hospital for their appointments.
Physicians Regional Healthcare System encourages patients to not delay annual checkups and wellness visit. It’s important for community member to continue putting their health first and feel comfortable coming back in to get the care they need.
Here are five reasons to make an appointment for your next well-visit or check-up without delay.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Of course, the best reason of all is peace of mind about your health. If you need help finding a primary care physician, call (239) 348-4221 or visit physiciansregionalmedicalgroup.com to schedule an appointment online.
Sources: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/why-your-annual-check-up-is-still-important-to-your-health
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/index.html
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