We’ve identified the most essential preventive health services that shouldn't be skipped:
1. Annual Physical Examinations
Yearly check-ups are crucial in early risk detection and monitoring your overall health. During these appointments, a dedicated medical team will examine your vital signs, like blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and breathing.
You and your doctor can openly discuss any health concerns you may have. They'll also ask about your family's health history, diet, exercise habits, active vices and vaccination status.
2. Vaccinations
Vaccines work by causing your body to produce protective antibodies, proteins that help fight off infections or viruses. Your healthcare provider is your trusted guide in knowing which vaccines you need based on age and health status.
Maintaining up-to-date immunizations shields you from preventable illnesses such as influenza, pneumonia and more. When you're vaccinated, you not only safeguard your own health, you contribute to preventing these diseases from spreading within your community.
3. Screening Tests
Screenings are medical tests that physicians use to identify health issues even before symptoms appear – enabling early detection of many diseases and making treatments more manageable.
Depending on your medical history, age and sex, you may need different diagnostic procedures, which may include imaging studies like X-rays, MRI and CT scans, ultrasounds and endoscopies.
Laboratory tests are there to analyze your cholesterol levels, complete blood count, urinary health and more.
4. Dental Check-ups
Going to the dentist regularly helps prevent oral health problems – everything from bad breath to tooth decay and gum disease. Practicing good oral hygiene also goes a long way in preserving our teeth and gums as we age.
Remember, your oral health and your overall well-being are connected, so don't skip those biannual dental appointments!
5. Eye Exams
Keeping an eye on your ocular health is about preserving your priceless sense of sight, and more.
Take care of your eyes by getting eye exams to spot vision problems and other eye health conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration. Having your sight corrected with eyeglasses or contacts, as well as controlled screen exposure, can help improve your daily quality of life.
Prioritize the health of you and your team today!
As a business owner, investing in preventive health services packs a double benefit – it saves you time and money in the long run, while keeping you and your employees protected against potential health risks.
Show your staff that you care about their well-being by partnering with a reliable health coverage provider like HealthChoice of Michigan – a Wayne County-powered program providing affordable health plans for Wayne County and Oakland County businesses.
We offer an extensive network of Metro Detroit's most respected physicians and hospitals that know how to provide your organization with the proper care. Our plans cover all the basics, from annual check-ups to emergency care services.
Learn more about our Small Business Plans available at our website.