Are Regular Health Check-Ups Needed and Beneficial?

Just a generation ago, many of your loved ones used to see their doctor only when they were sick. “Call the doctor” would be the cry from a bedroom as a patient laid in pain. This visit being the first the patient has seen the doctor in years.

However, today, preventative health care has become commonplace as people are more educated and empowered about their own health. People are preemptively seeking medical advice on how to live a healthy lifestyle. They are looking to lower their risk of various diseases by maintaining a healthy diet, weight, and level of physical activity.

Doctors and insurance companies agree with their patients. They are recommending that patients get regular check-ups. Doctors are highlighting the importance of prevention, to reduce the number of patients requiring emergency medical treatment or surgery.

“Seeing your primary care physician for preventative care once every 6 months is the most important and effective action you can take to ensure a long-life void of chronic issue” says Dr. Toni Marcheskie, Medical Director at Bucktail Medical Center. “Every study says the same thing, if you visit your primary care physician regularly and heed their advice you will live longer and relatively free of nagging issues.”

Regular check-ups can help find potential health issues before they become a problem. When you see your doctor regularly, they can detect health conditions early. Early detection gives you the best chance for getting the right treatment quickly. By getting the correct health services, screenings, and treatments you are taking important steps towards living a longer, healthier life.

Bucktail Medical Center offers primary care at its community clinic. Making an appointment with our team of professionals can help reduce the risk of getting sick, detect potentially life-threatening health conditions or diseases early, increase lifespan and improve health, form a good partnership with your doctor and get updated on new medical information and technologies that are available.

Take charge of your health and schedule an appointment with The Bucktail Medical Center Community Clinic today. We offer a wide variety of services for exceptional treatment and care for you and your family. Contact us today at 570-923-1019 to schedule an appointment.