Wellness Exam

Going to the doctor every year might sound unnecessary, especially if you don’t feel sick. But regular wellness exams from Christine Falls, FNP-BC, Alisha Marie Moore, CRNP, FNP-BC, and the team at Northside Primary Care in Northport, Alabama, can help you learn more about your health and treat problems before you know you have them. Call the office to schedule your wellness exam, or request an appointment online today.

What is a wellness exam?

A wellness exam is a visit to your primary care physician that should happen once each year. 

During a wellness exam, you’re able to check in with your doctor about your health. It’s also a chance for you to build a relationship with your primary care physician so that they can learn more about you and your general health and wellness goals.

It’s important to have regular wellness exams, whether you have any symptoms at the time of the visit. Regular wellness exams at Northside Primary Care offer you many preventive health benefits. If the team notices any signs of health complications, they can get you started on appropriate treatment or advise you on lifestyle changes.

Your wellness exam includes a physical, but it’s also an excellent time to ask any health-related questions you have had since your last visit.

What happens at a wellness exam?

Each wellness exam at Northside Primary Care starts with a review of your health history. This part of the exam can be quicker if the team is already familiar with you from previous visits.

Next, the team records your vital signs and completes a physical exam. They check your:

• Heart rate
• Blood pressure
• Breathing
• Temperature
• Throat and tonsils
• Abdominal organs
  
  

The team also observes your behaviors throughout your wellness exam. They might suggest a blood test or other diagnostic testing if they notice anything abnormal. They can treat you immediately if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or anything else outside the expected ranges.

Why is it important to get annual wellness exams?

The primary reason wellness exams are so important is that they help you and your doctor identify health issues as soon as possible, even before you notice symptoms. Starting treatment early, thanks to early detection, often makes all the difference between simple, easy care, and long-term, costly care.

Additionally, your wellness exams allow your primary care physician to get to know you and how you function. This helps the team diagnose problems more quickly and accurately since they readily have your health history.

If you’re due for a wellness exam, call Northside Primary Care to schedule your appointment or request one online today.