When was the last time you saw your primary care provider (PCP)? A checkup can help ensure that you stay healthy. Here are five reasons to schedule one:

1. Your medical records will be current. Your medical history—including your family medical history—changes over time, and this may affect your risk of developing conditions like stroke, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
2. You can stay up-to-date on specialized exams. Your doctor can notify you about screenings you’re due for, such as eye exams, mammograms and other tests. You can schedule them at your checkup.
3. You’ll get a look inside your body. Some potentially serious conditions, like high blood pressure, may produce no symptoms. At a checkup, your doctor will check your blood pressure and do other exams that may alert you to hidden health conditions.
4. You’ll stay up-to-date on vaccines. Regular immunizations, including getting a flu shot every year, are important for all members of the family.
5. You’ll be able to have conditions treated. Minor or annoying symptoms may signal a bigger health issue. Your PCP can diagnose and address the problem before it gets worse.
   

Need a primary care provider?
Have aging parents that need help finding specialty care? Family member struggling with mental health or substance use disorder? WellConnect can help.

WellConnect is a free resource for our community where you can connect with Connection Specialists. A Connection Specialist can help you establish a relationship with a healthcare provider, connect you to CRH Services and help you navigate health insurance.

WellConnect offers:

• Insurance navigation for Affordable Care Act and Medicare health plans
• Trusted one-on-one healthcare guidance
• Educational resources
  

Have a question?
Contact a Connection Specialist at 812-376-5136, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or connect by email anytime at [email protected].