When schedules are full and no symptoms are present, routine doctor visits are often postponed. But preventive care appointments are important to your long-term health. Preventive care is the foundation of strong, healthy individuals and communities.
What do preventive healthcare appointments include? They include routine checkups, screenings, and vaccinations designed to catch health concerns early—or prevent them altogether. These appointments focus on keeping you well, not just treating an illness when it happens.
Common preventive care services include:
- Annual wellness visits
- Blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes screenings
- Cancer screenings (such as mammograms or colon cancer tests)
- Immunizations and boosters
- Pediatric well-child visits
- Women’s and men’s health exams
Even if you feel perfectly healthy, these preventative visits give your doctor or provider a snapshot of your overall health and help identify potential issues before they become serious.
Preventive Care for Every Stage of Life
Your needs change as you age, and regular visits help ensure you’re getting the right screenings at the right time.
- Children and teens: Growth monitoring, vaccinations, vision and hearing checks
- Adults: Blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer screenings, lifestyle counseling
- Older adults: Fall risk assessments, bone health, chronic condition management
Your healthcare provider can help create a plan tailored to your health history and your family risk factors.
These visits are also a great opportunity to:
- Ask questions about your health
- Discuss lifestyle changes
- Review medications or supplements
- Share any concerns, even minor health concerns
No question is too small when it comes to your health.
A Healthy Community Starts With Prevention
When individuals prioritize preventive care, the entire community benefits. Fewer preventable illnesses mean healthier families, stronger workplaces, and a more resilient healthcare system.
At our CCMH, we’re proud to offer preventive care close to home—because we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare, no matter where they live.
Schedule Your Preventive Care Appointment
If it’s been a while since your last checkup, now is a great time to schedule one. Preventive care is an investment in your future health.
Call the CCMH Medical Clinic at 712-265-2700 to make an appointment.
