Annual Wellness Visit

Don’t Skip Your Annual Wellness Visit:

Here’s Why It Matters More Than You Think

Let’s be honest—most people don’t look forward to doctor’s appointments. But your Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) isn’t just another item on your to-do list. It’s one of the most valuable tools you have to take charge of your health—before problems start.

At Platinum Provider Group (PPG), we want you to think of your wellness visit as a yearly check-in for your whole self: body, mind, and lifestyle. It’s not about treating symptoms—it’s about preventing them. It’s a proactive conversation between you and your provider about where you are now, where you want to be, and how we can help you get there.

So What Is an Annual Wellness Visit?

An AWV is different from a typical physical. There’s no stethoscope-to-the-chest moment and often no lab work unless something needs further evaluation. Instead, it’s a preventive health visit designed to create or update your Personalized Prevention Plan—one that takes into account your medical history, current risks, and health goals.

What Happens During an "AWV"?

Here's what you can typically expect:

• Review of your medical and family history: Your provider will ask about any health changes and inherited risks.

  
  

• Medication check: Bring a list of everything you’re taking—prescriptions, vitamins, supplements.
  

• Screenings and risk assessments: Based on your age and history, we may screen for things like diabetes, depression, cholesterol, or cancer.
  

• Vital signs and measurements: Blood pressure, weight, height, BMI.
  

• Cognitive and mental health evaluation: Especially important as we age. Feeling foggy, low, or off? Let’s talk about it.
  

• Immunization review: We’ll check that your vaccines are up to date (flu, shingles, COVID, and more).
  

• Your personalized prevention plan: Together, we’ll set goals and create a roadmap to help you thrive.
  

Why Your Annual Wellness Visit Is So Important

We get it—when life is busy, it’s tempting to skip a visit if you feel “fine.” But wellness visits aren’t for when you’re sick. They’re how you stay well.

Here’s what makes them worth it:

1. Early Detection = Better Outcome

   Many chronic conditions develop silently. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, even certain cancers can fly under the radar. Catching them early means you can treat them early.
   

2. Build a Strong Relationship With Your Provider

   Seeing the same provider regularly builds trust. We get to know your story, your preferences, and your goals. That makes it easier for us to support you when something does come up.
   

3. Get the Most Out of Your Health Coverage

   AWVs are covered by most insurance plans—often at no cost to you. It's one of the few benefits that focuses on keeping you well instead of reacting to illness.

4. Manage Chronic Conditions With Confidence

   If you’re living with a condition like arthritis, asthma, or high cholesterol, the AWV gives us a chance to check your progress and update your care plan.

5. It’s About You—Not Just Your Symptoms

   Wellness is more than your lab numbers. It’s about how you’re sleeping, moving, eating, coping. During your AWV, we take time to talk through the big picture.

How to Prepare for Your Visit

Want to make your AWV as helpful as possible? Bring:

• A list of current medications and supplements

• Records of recent vaccinations or specialist visits

• Any new health concerns (no matter how small)

• Questions! There are no bad ones.
  

Making It Easy at PPG

We know your time matters. That’s why PPG offers:

• Flexible scheduling – including early mornings and evenings

• Telehealth options – for pre-visits and follow-ups

• Streamlined paperwork – to cut the wait and reduce stress

• Compassionate providers – who listen and personalize care

  
  

Need a referral or further testing? We’ll help you coordinate it all, right from our office.

Don’t Wait for a Wake-Up Call

Preventive care is the cornerstone of better aging and healthier living. Whether you’re 27 or 77, your Annual Wellness Visit is your chance to hit pause, check in, and refocus your health priorities.

Let’s keep you feeling your best—not just this year, but for many years to come.

🗓️ Request your next "AWV" online now.

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