Health care isn’t just for when you are sick.
Annual Medicare Wellness Visits are a vital part of every senior’s health care and serve as an important touchpoint between you and our care team at MidCoast Health System.
6 Reasons to Make a Medicare Wellness Visit Part of Your Plan for 2025
Annual Medicare Wellness Visits are an opportunity to have a comprehensive review of your overall health and wellness and to get personalized services, treatment planning, and health advice.
During your Annual Medicare Wellness Visit, our care team will:
- Focus on prevention
The primary focus of Medicare Wellness Visits is prevention.
Detecting potential health issues early helps you and our team better manage and address your overall health. A variety of screenings, tests, and immunizations designed to prevent illness or worsening of a chronic condition may be recommended or conducted during your Medicare Wellness Visit.
- Help you manage medications
During your Medicare Wellness Visit, we’ll talk about any medications you may be taking. We want to make sure your medications are up-to-date and effective and that you’re aware of any potential side effects or interactions with food or other medications. This is also a great opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your medications.
- Establish and maintain trusted patient-provider relationships
We set aside an entire hour for your Medicare Wellness Visit, giving you time to build a relationship with your provider and fully discuss your health care concerns and needs.
- Review home safety
Our team will discuss home safety during your Medicare Wellness Visit to assess potential risk or hazards. Making sure your home has functioning smoke detectors and alarms, carbon-monoxide detectors, and other elements of home safety is an important element of Medicare Wellness Visits.
- Perform imaging and lab work
Full lab work and X-rays, if needed, are standard practice during a Medicare Wellness Visit. They help our team identify any potential health needs and assess your overall health. Cholesterol, blood sugar, and nutrient deficiencies are common elements measured during routine lab work.
- Conduct screenings for depression and emotional health needs
Screenings for depression and other emotional health needs are a crucial element of Medicare Wellness Visits. These screenings help our team assess your overall health and wellness so we can better care for you.
Our friendly and dedicated health care professionals take the time to get to know you and better understand how to care for your overall health.
