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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

Whether you’re scheduling your annual physical , exploring the differences between a wellness visit vs physical , or simply wondering what’s covered under your insurance, understanding preventive care can empower you to take charge of your health. This visit focuses on health planning and screenings, rather than a hands-on exam.

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Vaccine Misinformation, Pseudoscience, & the Frailty of Community Health

Physician's Weekly

I witness firsthand the joy of well-child visits, the challenges and resilience of patients struggling to control their diabetes, and the Medicare annual wellness visit, all of which represent the collective effort to safeguard individual and community well-being.

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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Many older adults lose decision-making capacity during serious illnesses, and a significant percentage lack family or friends to assist with decisions. And he told me, kind of with an eye roll, tongue in cheek, he’s like, well, I guess I’m one of those unbefri patients. Eric 02:39 Absolutely.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

Eric: Well, Terri and Emmy, thank you for joining on this podcast. Eric: Well, Terri and Emmy, thank you for joining on this podcast. Love to talk about also in the serious illness population. And I started thinking about, “Well, what do we do with older adults?” Is it you, Emmy? Emmy: It is. I like that song.

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The Benefits of Preventive Care

Vida Family Medicine

While this is not possible for every illness, the vast majority of diseases that impact our quality of life or cause premature death can be prevented or cured with simple preventive care. Your doctor will likely review any vaccines you may be due for at your next wellness visit. This is a vital visit- don't miss it!