Talk to your provider and make a plan for the care you need

We’ve developed this checklist to help you stay healthy and live well. It outlines important preventive care and services you may need. Talk to your provider to help you better manage your health.

• Schedule your preventive care. Ask your provider about which preventive tests (like breast or colon cancer) and vaccines (like flu shots) are right for you and set up those appointments.
• Refill your prescriptions on time. Taking medications as prescribed may help improve your long-term health. Ask your provider about switching to a 100-day fill, which could save you time and money. You can also call us to learn how your medications can be sent to you.
• Complete your annual wellness visit. During this visit, you’ll work with your provider to create or update your care plan. You’ll also discuss important health topics. These may include your physical and mental health, your fall risk, bladder control needs, and more. This visit is different than your annual physical, which is a full examination. It’s important to have both every year.

Managing chronic conditions

Keep your diabetes in check.

• Control your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure.
• Complete your annual diabetic eye exam and kidney function tests.
• Develop an action plan to manage the signs and symptoms of diabetes.

Boost your heart health.

• Stay current with your blood work.
• Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.
• Take your medicines as prescribed.
• Eat heart-healthy foods.
• Stay active.

Manage your health and coordinate your care with your provider

Open communication with your provider can help you better manage your health. At your next visit, consider discussing:

• Preventive care: Ask about screenings or tests you may need and how you’ll get the results.
• Other providers: Let your primary care physician know if you’ve seen other providers since your last visit so they can help coordinate your care.
• Medications: Bring a current list of all your prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.