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eteA wellness visit is a time spent with your doctor to talk about your health.At this visit, you and your doctor will talk about your health history, health risks, and daily habits.A wellness visit is not a physical exam. You may need to see if your health plan includes a wellness visit benefit. And if you have a medical problem you want checked, it's best to make a separate appointment.When you call to schedule your visit, be sure to tell them that this is for a yearly wellness visit not for a health problem. Your doctor's office may handle this type of appointment in a special way.At this yearly check-in, you and your doctor will talk about how to take care of yourself.You’ll go over things like:Your personal and family health historyYour risk for certain diseasesAny vaccines or screenings you may needYour medicinesAnd any changes in your health, like trouble sleeping or problems with memoryThis is a great time to bring up any needs and questions you might have.Your wellness visit is also a good starting point for planning healthy changes in your daily life.Maybe you'd like to get better sleep, or improve how you eat or take care of yourself.You can start with one simple goal.Watch closely for changes in your health between wellness visits.Be sure to contact your doctor if you have any problems or symptoms that concern you.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.©2026 WebMD Ignite
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