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Annual Wellness Visits
Your health is your most valuable asset, and annual wellness visits are the cornerstone of preventive care. At Optima Medical, we offer comprehensive wellness visits to help you stay healthy, catch potential issues early, and take control of your overall well-being.
What is an Annual Wellness Visit?
An annual wellness visit is a proactive checkup designed to assess your current health, identify risk factors, and develop a personalized care plan to keep you healthy. Unlike a sick visit, A wellness visit focuses on prevention, early detection, and maintaining long-term health, unlike a sick visit which focuses on treating specific symptoms.
What Happens During an Annual Wellness Visit?
- Comprehensive Health Assessment
Review of your medical history, current medications, and any ongoing health concerns. - Vital Sign Measurements
Includes blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and weight. - Screenings and Tests
Routine screenings, such as cholesterol checks, diabetes testing, and other diagnostics tailored to your age and health risks. - Vaccination Updates
Ensure you’re up to date on important immunizations, such as flu shots or COVID-19 boosters. - Lifestyle and Risk Factor Evaluation
Discussion of diet, exercise, stress levels, and lifestyle habits that impact your health. - Personalized Care Plan
Work with your provider to create a plan for maintaining or improving your health, including follow-ups, lifestyle changes, or referrals to specialists if needed.
Why are Annual Wellness Visits Important?
Annual wellness visits are essential for:
- Early Detection of Health Issues: Identifying problems before symptoms appear increases the likelihood of successful treatment.
- Preventing Chronic Conditions: Managing risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity can prevent serious diseases.
- Monitoring Existing Conditions: Regular checkups ensure that chronic conditions are managed effectively.
- Building a Relationship with Your Provider: A trusted provider can better understand your health goals and provide personalized care.
Who Should Schedule an Annual Wellness Visit?
Annual wellness visits are important for:
- Adults of All Ages: Starting preventive care early can lead to better long-term health outcomes.
- Individuals with Chronic Conditions: Regular monitoring is essential for effective management.
- Those with Family Histories of Illness: Stay proactive about conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or cancer.
- Anyone Focused on Prevention: A wellness visit is the perfect opportunity to take charge of your health.
Why Choose Optima Medical for Your Wellness Visit?
At Optima Medical, we prioritize your health and well-being. Here’s what you can expect during your visit:
- Experienced Providers: Our team of compassionate healthcare professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality care.
- Comprehensive Services: From screenings to lifestyle counseling, we provide everything you need in one convenient location.
- Personalized Approach: Your wellness visit is tailored to your unique needs and health goals.
- Convenient Locations: With multiple clinics across Arizona, scheduling your wellness visit is easy and accessible.
How to Prepare for Your Annual Wellness Visit
- Bring Your Medical Records: Include a list of current medications and any recent test results.
- Write Down Questions or Concerns: Prepare a list of topics you’d like to discuss with your provider.
- Be Ready to Share: Be open about your lifestyle habits, family history, and any symptoms you may be experiencing.
- Follow Pre-Visit Instructions: Depending on the screenings or tests planned, you may need to fast or prepare in advance.
Behavioral Health FAQs
Q: What kinds of treatments are available for behavioral health issues at Optima?
A: Treatment for behavioral health issues is varied and tailored to the individual’s specific condition and needs. Your behavioral health care manager will help you build coping skills, increase self-awareness of symptoms, provide psychoeducation, process daily stressors, and provide resources for individual/group therapy. If you chose to explore medication options, our psychiatric providers will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine what medication will be the best fit for you.
Q: How do I know if I or someone I know needs behavioral health treatment?
A: Recognizing the need for behavioral health treatment often begins with observing changes in behavior, mood, or daily functioning that persist or worsen over time. Symptoms might include excessive sadness or worry, extreme mood changes, confusion, withdrawal from social activities, changes in sleeping or eating habits, or the use of substances to cope with daily challenges. However, a definitive diagnosis should always be made by a qualified healthcare professional
Q: Do you offer in-person care for behavioral health services?
A: At Optima, our behavioral health program operates virtually, making it convenient for you to receive care via telehealth. We do not offer in-person services.
Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: Our department is open Monday- Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.
Q: I’m having thoughts of hurting myself or someone else. What should I do?
A: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting someone else, you should seek emergency services immediately. You can call the national suicide crisis prevention line at 988.
Q: What is the difference between a behavioral health care manager and a therapist?
A: A behavioral health care manager is not a licensed professional, they are behavioral health specialists. They can provide brief psychotherapy interventions such as developing healthy coping skills, creating healthy habits, psychoeducation, and processing daily stressors you may have. Their main job role is to collaborate with patients, their primary care provider, and their psychiatric provider to develop comprehensive treatment plans. They also coordinate care between you and your psychiatric provider, making it easy to schedule an appointment, get a refill, etc. A therapist is a licensed counselor that provides direct therapeutic interventions to help you gain skills and understand why you do the things you do. Your care manager can assist with getting you counseling services.
Q: What mental health conditions is Optima unable to treat?
A: Because we operate virtually, it would be unethical to provide services to certain mental health conditions. Some conditions require a higher level of care, which would require in-person services. We are unable to treat patients who are SMI (serious mental illness), those that suffer from a severe psychiatric condition such as schizophrenia, patients who are an imminent risk of harm to themselves or others, substance use disorders, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, and certain intellectual disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder. We are also unable to treat minors
Stay Proactive with Your Health
Your annual wellness visit is an investment in your health and future. Take the first step toward a healthier you by scheduling your wellness visit at Optima Medical today. Contact us to book an appointment at one of our convenient Arizona locations.
