What are annual wellness visits?

Annual wellness visits at JAM Wellness Clinics are comprehensive physical examinations, along with treatment if needed, that keep you as healthy as possible. Attending wellness checkups each year is one of the best ways to rule out or detect medical problems before they become serious.

JAM Wellness Clinics providers offer women’s wellness exams, men’s wellness checkups, and kids wellness visits for patients ages 12 and older. They also offer work, school, and immigration physicals.

What should I expect during annual wellness visits?

During annual wellness checkups at JAM Wellness Clinics, friendly providers greet you and complete the following:

Vital signs check

Your family medicine specialist checks your temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to screen for illnesses and disease risk factors.

Medical history review

Providers review your medical history to better picture your overall health and wellness. They ask questions about your symptoms, family and personal history of disease, and medications you may take.

Physical exam

Your family medicine specialist assesses your eyes, throat, breathing, abdomen, heartbeat, reflexes, and more during a wellness exam. They offer prostate exams for men and pelvic exams, including Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer for women.

Diagnostic testing

Your provider could recommend specific diagnostic tests during annual wellness checkups. They may order urine tests, blood tests, heart function tests, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to detect or rule out common health issues.

Treatment

You don’t need treatment if you’re in good health, but you may choose vaccinations, birth control (for women), or other preventive medicine treatments.

If you have an illness, injury, or disease, JAM Wellness Clinics specialists may suggest home remedies, lifestyle changes, as well as prescription medications, injections, physical therapy, or other treatments to reduce symptoms and speed up recovery.

When should I schedule annual wellness visits?

You can schedule wellness checkups each year to maximize your health and wellness. If you notice new or unusual symptoms or have questions or concerns about your health, visit a JAM Wellness Clinics provider in-person or virtually via telehealth.

To schedule your next annual wellness visit with JAM Wellness Clinics, call the office or book an appointment online today.