5 Essential Medical Appointments to Make This Fall

How is it already fall?! The year is flying, and now it’s time to prioritize 5 essential medical appointments to make this season for your overall well-being and a happier, healthier you. 

Busy women on the go often back burner themselves. Fall is a perfect time to revisit your health and well-being goals and make those medical appointments that may have gotten pushed to the side. Gateway Hancock Health is here and ready to support you!

An annual well women visit and physical is a great place to start to get a look at the big picture of YOU. This thorough, head-to-toe check will help your doctor and/or OB/GYN determine if there are other exams that are urgent for you based on your current state. Bring any questions you have for 你的 provider to go over together, and learn more about our Women’s Health Services 這裡.

It’s recommended to have your teeth checked and cleaned twice a year. Given how few people enjoy the dentist, it wouldn’t be surprising if this appointment is one that you’ve skipped over the last few years (or more). Go ahead and get those pearly whites checked out so that you can avoid more significant issues down the line.  Pro-tip: Restart that flossing routine now, so you don’t show up to your dentist with bleeding gums.

乳房X光檢查 and Pap tests are recommended to help combat some of the most commonly occurring cancers for women. If more imaging is needed after your initial exams, 蓋特威漢考克健康 offers Ultrasound, MRI and CT imaging at prices that average 50% below what you’ll pay elsewhere. And Hancock Regional Hospital features a High-Risk Breast and Cancer Genetics clinic with a free self-survey to access your breast cancer risk level. Also, did you know our 麥科茲維爾 和 新巴勒斯坦 Diagnostic Imaging locations often walk-in availability for mammograms?

With sunny days wooing you into the great outdoors, now is a great time to schedule a full body check with a dermatologist. Their trained eyes will catch anything that’s out of the ordinary and help keep small issues at bay. Don’t forget your sunscreen and hat when you’re outdoors, as well. It’s always a good idea to be familiar with your own moles and freckles so if you notice anything shifting you can alert your doctor right away. Learn more about Hancock Dermatology.

Different blood tests can catch a variety of issues. It’s not uncommon for a full blood work-up to be ordered as part of your annual physical. Things like blood glucose, high cholesterol, and STIs are all things that can be checked through blood work. Don’t forget that 蓋特威漢考克健康 offers easy and affordable lab work – whether your doctor is within the Hancock Health Network, or not!

These five appointments are a starting place for you as you catch up on making yourself a priority. If you’d like a more complete picture of what’s recommended for your age group, check out info from Mayo Clinic. Hancock Health is proud to be a Mayo Clinic Care Network member.