At Monsey Health Center we believe that prevention is key for a healthy life. Regular  wellness checks can detect problems before they become serious. Routine physical exams are also a good way for patients to start a dialogue with their primary care physician. At your annual well-check visit, discuss any health concerns that you may have, and your physician will work with you on a personal care plan.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers these suggestions about things you may want to discuss with your doctor:

• List your questions and concerns. Before your appointment, make a list of what you want to ask. When you’re in the waiting room, review your list and organize your thoughts. You can share the list with your doctor or nurse.
• Describe your symptoms. Say when these problems started. Say how they make you feel. If you know, say what sets them off or triggers them. Say what you’ve done to feel better.
• Give your doctor a list of your medications or, better yet, bring all medications to your office visit. Tell what prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal products, and other supplements you’re taking.
• Be honest about your diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol or drug use. Not sharing information with your doctor or nurse can be harmful!
• Describe any allergies to drugs, foods, pollen, or other things. Don’t forget to mention if you are being treated by other doctors, including mental health professionals.
• Talk about sensitive topics. Your doctor or nurse has probably heard it before! Don’t leave something out because you’re worried about taking up too much time. Be sure to talk about all of your concerns before you leave. If you don’t understand the answers your doctor gives you, ask again.
• Ask questions about any tests and your test results. Get instructions on what you need to do to get ready for the test(s). Ask if there are any dangers or side effects. Ask how you can learn the test results. Ask how long it will take to get the results.
• Ask questions about your condition or illness. If you are diagnosed with a condition, ask your doctor how you can learn more about it. What caused it? Is it permanent? What can you do to help yourself feel better? How can it be treated?
• Tell your doctor or nurse if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Some medicines may not be suitable for you. Other medicines should be used with caution if you are pregnant or about to become pregnant.
• Ask your doctor about any treatments he or she recommends. Be sure to ask about all of your options for treatment. Ask how long the treatment is.

Good health should be rewarded. When you come in for any of these healthy visits, you can spin the wheel and win a prize!

* Annual Well Visit, including immunizations

* Women’s Health Exam

* Dental Checkup and cleaning (twice a year)

* Yearly Eye Exam

For patients with diabetes:

* Foot Exam

* Kidney Test

* Cholesterol Check

Staying on top of your health and wellness will put you on the right path for a long and healthy life!

Call to schedule your healthy check-up today: 845-352-6800

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Source: https://www.premierphysiciannet.com/Health-and-Wellness/Newsletter/e-Health-Minute/Articles/What-is-a-well-check-visit-/