You know you should get an annual checkup. But do you? Or do you use one of these excuses, or “reasons,” to avoid going to the doctor?
- It costs too much.
Nope. Active Employee Plan participants pay nothing (zero, zilch, nada) for an annual checkup and recommended preventive services. - I’m too busy.
C’mon. You can’t find a few hours, once a year, to take care of your health? (Bet you could if we gave you tickets to a playoff game...). - I don’t have a doctor.
That’s easy. Log in on regence.com, then search for a doctor near you by specialty, location, gender, and office hours. - I don’t have symptoms, so I’m fine.
Are you sure? Some conditions don’t have symptoms, for example high blood pressure, which is called “the silent killer” for a reason. - I don’t want to be probed.
Who does? A few moments of discomfort can prevent a future condition that requires even more invasion of your personal space.
Only 5.3% of adults aged 35 years and over received the recommended preventive services in 2020.
- I don’t want to hear bad news.
Really? If you have a serious medical condition, wouldn’t you rather hear it from your doctor, instead of from a paramedic on your way to the hospital? - I don’t want to talk about it.
Your doctor has heard it all. You can talk about uncomfortable topics, like mental health, drug use, and sexual activity, without fear of judgement. - I don’t want to change my health habits.
That’s your choice. But if you decide to start some healthy habits (eating better, exercising regularly, etc.), your doctor can help you succeed. - My health is my own business.
Do it for your family, then. Get an annual checkup to reduce health risks, so you can be there for the people you love, for a long time to come.
Putting it off now could result in developing serious health conditions that could have been prevented. And that means you could spend a lot more time than you’d like with a doctor in the future.