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What Should I Ask My Doctor During a Checkup?

Mesa Family Physician

Visiting your doctor for a regular checkup is one of the most important steps you can take to stay healthy. Why Is the Checkup Important? Checkups allow your doctor to catch issues early, even before symptoms appear. It’s not just about today’s checkup. But many people aren’t sure what to talk about during these visits.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have. What Is a Women’s Health Check? What If It’s Your First Appointment? It’s completely normal.

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Graduation and Health: Milestones That Mark Our Progress

Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids

Having a trusted medical team, supportive family, and access to reliable information makes all the difference. Schedule your checkup today, and let’s keep moving forward, cap, gown, and stethoscope in hand! It’s the result of years of dedication, setbacks, learning, and progress. A Team Effort No one graduates alone.

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How Often Should My Child Visit the Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

New parents may be unsure of how often their child should visit their family doctors. On the child’s fourth birthday, you can consider this their first annual check-up after which point they will only need to visit their family doctors once a year. It’s easy to remember if you plan this visit around their birthday.

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What Is the Importance of Pap Smears and Pelvic Exams?

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

Many women may even put off attending annual checkups during the busy seasons of their lives. As a woman, pelvic exams and Pap tests are seen as a low priority. Nevertheless, from the teenage to post-menopausal years, Pap tests and pelvic examinations are necessary to help women stay healthy.

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Convenience or Continuity: When Are Patients Willing to Wait to See Their Own Doctor? [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

This study assessed the preferences of family medicine patients for seeing their primary care physician (PCP) vs other team clinicians based on visit type and wait time. Less is known about how team-based care influences patient satisfaction and perceptions of the trade-off between continuity and access.

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Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness

Dr. Michael Bazel

For too many men, however, routine checkups and health screenings tend to fall by the wayside — often until symptoms become unavoidable. An annual checkup for men serves as a crucial checkpoint to monitor changes in your health, update vaccinations, and discuss lifestyle habits that contribute to overall wellness.

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