Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services | Gibson gets it! | Spring/Summer 2020

Gibson gets it! 5 Catch up on your preventive care Your health and wellness are important! While the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak, it was important to stay home. For you and your family, that may have meant avoiding some routine doctor’s visits. But now that restrictions are easing up, it’s time to catch up on any preventive health services you missed. A good way to stay healthy Preventive care includes screening tests, vaccines and wellness checkups that help you stay healthy. It includes things like: • • Mammograms and Pap tests for women. • • Screenings for heart disease and cancer. • • Childhood vaccines and well-child visits. • • Flu and pneumonia shots. • • Routine checkups where you can get advice about diet, exercise and safety. Most health plans cover preventive care services like these. So don’t put them off. It’s safe to visit your doctor again—and doing so helps keep you and your family healthy. Sources: American Academy of Family Physicians; HealthCare.gov Do you need to catch up on your family’s health care? Our primary care clinics are now scheduling school and sports physicals, DOT and wellness exams, and newprenatal visits! Providers are doing their part to ensure your health and safety! Find a provider near you at www.gibsonhospital.org/find -a-provider and schedule your appointment now!