March 2024

You’re not alone if you sense that life feels more hustle-and-bustle than ever. It can be challenging to find time to check in with a family health clinic, or to get our kids to visit a pediatric care specialist.

But what amounts to a couple of hours per year can have a monumentally positive impact on your and your family’s physical, emotional and mental health. Let’s explore a few of the many benefits of scheduling regular checkups, and why you should book yours today if you don’t already have one scheduled.

You Can Establish a Relationship With Your Healthcare Provider

Your symptoms are unique to you, and establishing a baseline with your provider means less back and forth catching up, saving you valuable time. Knowing your healthcare provider also reduces shame or stigma when opening up about medical concerns.

For parents, introducing a child early on to their regular healthcare provider can make the experience a lot less scary. Immunizations, back-to-school checkups and well child exams go much more smoothly when your child is comfortable with pediatric care specialists.

Regular Check-Ups Save Your Money in the Long Run

Many of us on insurance plans don’t take advantage of all the health benefits we can receive from them. These plans often cover the cost of checkups and wellness exams. In other words, not taking advantage of the medical care available through insurance is money wasted.

Not on insurance or concerned about health costs? Many clinics offer discounted billing plans to make prioritizing your health more affordable.

Preventative Care is a Must

Now more than ever, it’s crucial to stay on top of your regular immunization schedule. Whether your child needs a flu shot or you are overdue for your hepatitis B vaccine, it’s best to get yourself on the books sooner rather than later.

In addition to vaccines, other forms of preventative care, like screening tests, can catch illnesses and diseases early on. Healthcare specialists have a greater success rate in treating patients when they can identify problems before they get worse.

You Can Never Be Too Informed

Many medical conditions are quite nuanced, which means it can be helpful to have an experienced professional break them down in straightforward terms. The more you know about your health, the better able you are to take control and make informed decisions. From common colds to chronic disease management – knowledge is power. 

Schedule Your Regular Check-Up Today

Regular check-ups are for everyone, not just for kids. Keep your health in mind as well as you plan your wellness check-ins for the year. 

At Richfield Medical Group, we provide informative and cost-effective care for families and people of all ages. Take control of your health and book a visit at our clinic today.