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A medical annual wellness visit is available for people enrolled in Medicare Part B for 12 months. Align Family Medicine offers wellness visits to create a custom health prevention plan or update your existing plan. Routine checkups reduce your risk of long-term health complications and help you stay on track with your wellness goals. Lauren Davis, PA-C, takes a patient-centered approach to ensure you have what you need to be healthy, happy, and independent. Call the Helena, Montana, office today to schedule medical annual wellness visits for yourself or loved ones. You can also book an appointment online.
Medical Annual Wellness Visits Q & A
What are medical annual wellness visits?
Medical annual wellness visits are available for Medicare Part B patients once every 12 months. These visits encompass health services beyond a physical exam, focusing on disease prevention and protecting your overall well-being.
Align Family Medicine offers medical annual wellness visits for qualified Medicare recipients. Lauren works closely with you to identify risk factors that may affect your mobility or longevity. She can also coordinate any specialized care you need based on your age and medical needs.
Patients who qualify for home visits can receive their annual wellness exam and other health services in the comfort of their own home.
What happens during medical annual wellness visits?
During your medical annual wellness visit at Align Family Medicine, Lauren provides you with a health risk assessment form to complete. The information you provide on the questionnaire helps Lauren develop a personalized care plan to support your long-term health.
Lauren also completes a cognitive assessment to look for warning signs of impairment related to dementia and other cognitive issues. Additionally, you can expect a mental health assessment to screen for conditions like anxiety and depression.
If you’re currently taking medications, Lauren reviews your prescriptions. She can adjust prescriptions based on your diagnostic tests and existing health needs. The goal of a medication review is to ensure that the medicines you take are working effectively and not negatively impacting your current health.
What are the advantages of medical annual wellness visits?
A medical annual wellness visit is a free yearly checkup that aims to protect your existing health and long-term wellness.
In addition to a comprehensive physical and cognitive health assessment, Lauren provides a personalized health prevention plan that outlines timelines for immunizations, preventive screenings, and other essential healthcare services.
She also discusses your preferences for advance care directives to better understand your wishes for important medical decisions in the future.
If you need specialized screenings, such as a colonoscopy or a mammogram, Lauren provides a referral. She also coordinates any care you need, such as rehabilitative therapies or in-home nursing care.
Call Align Family Medicine today to schedule a medical annual wellness exam. You can also book an appointment online.