It is Never too Early to Start Taking Care of Your Health!
What to Expect at Your Wellness Exam?
You may be wondering what exactly is done during a wellness exam and preventive health screening. The doctor will ask you questions about your family medical history, weight, previous injuries, allergies, previous hospitalizations, current medications, and more. The doctor might also ask you to fill out a Health Risk Assessment to learn more about you. This information will help the doctor assess whether your lifestyle habits are causing your medical condition to worsen. Other important elements of preventative screening or a wellness exam might include:
- EKG to check the health of your heart
- Physical examination
- Skin screening
- Body mass index testing
- Screening related to gender and age-related cancer risk factors
- Lab tests that check your blood count and cholesterol levels
Benefits of Preventive Screenings
There is no more significant benefit of preventive screenings than EARLY DETECTION! Preventive care can save your life. What more significant benefit is there? Early detection of medical problems and illnesses can save you time and money. We want to help you live independently and prevent disability.
Practicing preventative care and going to your routine wellness exams has the following benefits:
✔ Decreased cost from developing serious diseases down the road
✔ Improved health from the development of chronic diseases
✔ Decreased risk of developing stroke
✔ Decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease
✔ Increased life span
✔ Preventing infections
✔ Proper education on how to manage your medical conditions
✔ Motivation to make healthier lifestyle choices
✔ Get access to preventive care guidelines
✔ Live an active lifestyle free of disease
✔ Update your health records
✔ Prevent disability
✔ Review family medical history with your doctor
Wellness exams can also be helpful for individuals that want to make positive lifestyle changes. For example, a person trying to lose weight can find out valuable information about their weight, BMI, and risk of developing the disease at their exam. They can work with their doctor to gain the proper knowledge and resources to start their fitness journey and get in shape.
A person looking to quit smoking can also find great tools, educational resources, and motivation to quit by attending their wellness exam.
Preventive Healthcare Near You
At Azalea Health & Skin Treatment Center, you have access to many medical services such as wellness exams and preventative care visits. We want to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle, prevent chronic disease, live independently, and prevent disability.
Dr. Basedow, a family care provider, is thrilled to see his patients recover quickly; he understands that disease can be quite debilitating, and that’s why he was inspired to open his health and skin treatment center in Ashland, Kentucky. The time to become proactive with your health is NOW. Dr. Basedow is glad to provide wellness exams and preventive care visits for you and your loved ones.
Here are other medical services available at
Azalea Health & Skin Treatment Center for you and your loved ones:
✔ Annual check-ups
✔ Required physical exams for job or sport
✔ Vaccinations
✔ Blood tests
✔ Blood pressure
✔ Cholesterol tests
✔ Immunizations and injections
✔ Test and cancer screenings
✔ In-house lab testing
✔ Treatment of allergies
✔ Cognitive health assessment
✔ Dermatology
✔ Chronic care management
✔ Personalized health advice
✔ Preventive medicine
Get in Touch!
Dr. Basedow serves Ceredo, Kenova, South Point, Ironton, Russell, Wurtland, Green Up, and surrounding areas. Please call us to book your one-on-one consultation today!
You may have a chronic disease and not even know it. Call our office at 606-467-2360 today to schedule your wellness exam.
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