To help lower your health risks and improve your quality of care, become an active member of your healthcare team. Talk with your doctor to make sure you&rsquo;re up to date with recommended immunizations, health tests, and checkups.
Easy ways to live healthier
Preventive health services are designed to protect you from possible health risks. They include:
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 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Tests and screenings to check for infections or diseases</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Immunizations against serious infections or vaccine-preventable diseases</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Recommended health exams, such as well-baby and annual preventive exams</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Help with quitting tobacco, treating depression, or eating healthier</li>
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Get the most out of your doctor visits
During your annual checkup with your doctor, remember, it&rsquo;s your health, and it&rsquo;s your responsibility as a patient to be proactive. Here are some ways you can make the most of your visit.
Be prepared: 
Before your appointment, make notes to help you remember things you&rsquo;d like to talk about with your doctor. Make sure to list any concerns you may have, such as physical or mental changes you&rsquo;ve noticed, any symptoms you&rsquo;re having, or questions you have about medications.
Be honest: 
Being open with your doctor lets them know what questions to ask you. The information you provide gives them a better understanding of your health risks. Important points to bring up include:
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 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Your family health history</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Your normal diet</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Your exercise routine, or lack of it</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Any alcohol, tobacco, and/or recreational drug use</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">All prescribed or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and/or supplements you take&nbsp;</li>
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Ask questions: 
This is your chance to ask questions, too. Take a notebook to write down important information so you can remember it later. Sometimes it helps to have a family member or friend with you to ask questions you may not think of.
Share your health goals: 
The most important goal is to partner with your doctor to maximize your health. For example, are you trying to lose weight? Thinking about quitting smoking? Your doctor can give you helpful information and resources to help you meet these healthy goals.
Schedule your appointment today!
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Make the most out of your doctor visits

Small steps can make a big difference in keeping you healthy now, and in the future.