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What is a Wellness Visit?
What is a Wellness Visit?Now, a Health Minute.A wellness visit can make managing your health a lot easier. At this yearly check-in, you and your healthcareprovider will talk about the best ways to take care of yourself.You’ll go over things like: Your personal and family health history; Your risk for certain diseases; Any vaccinesor screenings you may need; Your medicines; And any changes in your health, like trouble sleeping orproblems with memory.A wellness visit is not a physical exam. So check with your health plan to see if it’s covered. At a wellness visit,you and your healthcare provider will make a plan to help keep you healthy.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
Detailed information on well-care visits for children, including when they should be scheduled.
Watch this to know what to expect at your first wellness visit on your own.
Watch this video to learn the importance of keeping a follow-up appointment after a hospital stay.
How often should your child see a healthcare provider? Not just when they are sick! Your child also needs wellness checkups. Read on to learn more.