PREVENTIVE WELLNESS GUIDE
Healthy You! is about you and your health.
By visiting each year with your Primary Care Network Provider to know your health numbers, you can establish goals to manage your health risks, feel better and live a healthier life. Your annual wellness visit can help you identify potential health issues before they become serious problems.
Taking ownership of your health and living a healthy lifestyle today will allow you to be healthier in the future. You and your Primary Care Network Provider will not only be managing your health, but also your future healthcare costs.
Download the Wellness Guide PDF »There are some important numbers that you need to know to understand your risks for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and other diseases. These important numbers also known as biometrics, include your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar (glucose), height and weight. Talk with your Primary Care Network Provider about these numbers - and make sure you know them at the end of your wellness visit.
Blood Pressure
Cholesterol
Blood Sugar (A1c)
BMI (Healthy Weight)
Enter Your Numbers
Calculate Your BMI:
Height
ft.
in.
Weight
lbs.
Numbers
Goals
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Below 25
Blood Pressure
/
Below 120/80
Total Cholesterol
Below 200
HDL Good Cholesterol
Above 60
LDL Bad Cholesterol
Below 100
Triglycerides
Below 150
Blood Sugar - A1c
Below 5.7%
Do you use tobacco products?
Select the appropriate gender and age range to view services and screenings that are recommended for you at your wellness visit. Make sure to speak to your Primary Care Network Provider about these services at your wellness visit. Also check out the list of questions to ask your doctor below and think about any additional questions you may want to ask your Primary Care Network Provider at your visit.
Gender
Age Range
What are my health numbers and how do they compare to the recommended?
What is one way I can improve my health?
Can you describe my current health status?
Are my screening tests up to date?
Am I taking the lowest cost prescription drug available?
Select an age range to see recommended immunizations based on age and gender guidelines. Talk with your Primary Care Network Provider about the purpose, frequency and importance of staying current on immunizations.
Choose Age Range
Leading a healthy lifestyle can make a big difference in your health and reduce the need for prescription drugs. Eating a healthy, balanced diet, along with regular exercise, being tobacco-free and seeing your doctor can keep you healthy. For those times when prescription drugs are needed, ask your Primary Care Network Provider to prescribe you the lowest-cost alternative available to meet your needs.
Being RxSmart saves you money at the pharmacy.
If you quit smoking, health improvements start right away and continue to get better with time. If you've tried before, remember: every time you try to quit, you increase your chance of succeeding.
Health Benefits of Being Tobacco-free
The health benefits of being tobacco-free can last a lifetime and can help you live a longer and more productive life.
- Improved reproductive health in both men and women
- Whiter teeth and fresher breath
- Healthier skin with more elasticity
- Better sense of smell and taste
- More energy
- Reduced stress levels
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