As a primary care physician at Winona health, I encourage you to make your health a top priority.
Preventative visits (also called wellness visits or checkups) are one of the best ways to stay on top of your health. These visits help us catch potential issues early, manage – or prevent – chronic conditions and keep you feeling your best.
Equally important is finding a primary care provider you trust and feel comfortable with. When you have that connection, it’s easier to have open conversations about your health and that leads to better care.
When health concerns arise, a primary care provider can also help with the preliminary workup. This makes it easier for you to get the right tests done before referring you to a specialist. This streamlines the process and ensures that you have the right specialist with the necessary information already in hand.
If you’ve not yet scheduled your preventative visit, now’s the perfect time. If you’re looking for a primary care provider, learn more about the primary care providers here at Winona Health. Visit winonahealth.org/primarycare.
Click the image to hear Dr. Fletcher talk about the importance of a primary care provider.