End of Year Care- Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
November 2, 2020
By: Shannon Gainey, Family Nurse Practitioner
We are entering the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year. Our health and well-being have perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority.
Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and health screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies can help you and your provider stay on top of any health issues that may arise before they become serious. They also allow you to develop a good patient-provider relationship, and play an important role in helping you stay on the road to good health.
Beyond the importance of preventive care, it’s also a good idea to not delay on surgeries or procedures you may need – whether it’s a joint replacement, hernia repair, wound care or other procedure. Staying on top of needed procedures and avoiding any unnecessary delays can help you get back to doing what you love sooner and help keep further issues or complications at bay.
Want some good news? Taking care of your health can be easier on your wallet than you might assume. In fact, many health insurance plans offer regular wellness exams and other age-specific preventive health screenings at little or no cost to you. And if you’ve already met your health insurance deductible for 2020, your out-of-pocket expenses for procedures could be minimal or even zero!
If you have been putting off any preventive screenings, well visits or procedures due to concerns over COVID-19 exposure, you are not alone. But you can be assured that Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is committed to ensuring a safe place of care for you. We’ve enhanced cleaning procedures and socially distanced public areas. We’re requiring everyone entering our facility to wear a mask, health screening staff daily, and consistently monitoring supplies. Our providers are prepared and ready to take care of you.
If you’ve been putting off care, these last months of the year are a great time to schedule your preventive care or procedure – before your insurance deductible resets in January. Call 843.383.5191 or visit the Find A Doctor tab on cprmc.com to setup your appointment today and finish 2020 strong.