Wellness Visits

Wellness visits are an important part of primary care, presenting an opportunity to assess your health and general well-being. At Excellent Ultimate Medical Center in Belle Glade, Florida, board-certified family medicine and women’s health nurse practitioner Tania Richie, NP, and the team, offer wellness visits to people of all ages. Regular checkups can alert you to underlying health problems and improve your quality of life. Call the office to schedule a wellness visit, or request your appointment online today. Telehealth appointments are also available.

What are wellness visits?

A wellness visit is a routine checkup performed by your Excellent Ultimate Medical Center provider. It checks your physical and mental health. 

You should schedule an annual wellness visit even if you feel healthy. Preventive screenings and lab work can alert you to underlying health problems and prevent them from worsening.

What do wellness visits involve?

At Excellent Ultimate Medical Center, the team tailors wellness visits to a patient’s needs. Still, most checkups include the following:

Weight, measurements, and vital signs

Your provider weighs you, measures your height, takes your blood pressure, and listens to your heart and respiratory rate.

Discussion of your lifestyle and family history

Your provider reviews your medical records and asks about your lifestyle, including how often you exercise, if you take any prescription medications, and if you smoke or drink alcohol. 

Physical assessment

Your Excellent Ultimate Medical Center provider completes a physical exam. They check your reflexes, gently palpate your abdomen, and look into your eyes, ears, nose, and throat.

Mental health assessment

Your provider asks about your mood, outlook, and behavior. They have you fill out a brief survey and screen for conditions like depression and anxiety.

Screenings

At the end of the wellness exam, your provider orders screenings, like blood work, urinalysis, or imaging scans. These procedures can identify underlying health problems that you might not know about, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease.

Immunizations

Immunizations, or vaccines, train your immune system to attack and destroy invaders like bacteria and viruses. After a review of your medical records, the team at Excellent Ultimate Medical Center can develop a personalized vaccine schedule.

Medication review

If you take prescription medication, your provider reviews the amount and frequency of dosages. They may increase or decrease the amount of medicine you take if required.

Referrals to specialists

Excellent Ultimate Medical Center treats most acute and chronic health problems, but if you need more specialized care, the team can refer you to a specialist in the area.

How do I prepare for a wellness visit?

To get the most out of your wellness visit at Excellent Ultimate Medical Center, the team recommends:

• Filling out any necessary paperwork or questionnaires beforehand
• Bringing your prescription medicines and immunization records with you
• Writing down any questions or concerns you have about your health
• Checking with your insurance provider to determine if wellness visits are covered

You may want to bring a trusted friend or family member along with you. If you have a tendency to get stressed out or anxious, they can take notes, ask questions, and help you feel more comfortable.

Call Excellent Ultimate Medical Center to schedule a wellness visit, or request an appointment online today.