Annual Physicals - They Matter

Life gets busy — work, family, errands, appointments — and it’s easy to push your own health to the bottom of the to-do list. But your annual physical is one appointment that truly pays off. Think of it as a yearly investment in your long-term well-being.

A Preventive Check-In

An annual physical gives you and your care team the chance to step back and look at the “big picture” of your health. Even if you feel perfectly fine, these visits can catch small issues before they become big problems. Prevention is always easier — and far less stressful — than treatment.

Why It Matters

Here are a few reasons these visits make a big difference:

• Early detection: Conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and thyroid issues often have no noticeable symptoms at first. A physical can spot them early — when they’re easiest to treat.

• Personalized guidance: Your provider can help you set realistic goals for nutrition, exercise, stress management, and disease prevention.

• Better long-term health: Regular check-ins help track changes over time, giving you a clearer understanding of your health trends.

• Peace of mind: Sometimes the best news is confirmation that everything looks good.

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Whether it’s been a year or a few years since your last visit, we’re here to make the process easy, comfortable, and supportive.

Schedule your annual physical — your future self will thank you.

Claudia Vargas, MA

Practice Manager