As the calendar approaches a new year, it’s the perfect time to prioritize your health and well-being. While many resolutions focus solely on weight loss, a holistic approach to health is more sustainable and rewarding. here to support you every step of the way. Here are some practical tips for regaining your health in 2025.
- Schedule your annual physical
Your primary care provider is your partner in health. An annual medical exam is more than just a check-up; This is an opportunity to discuss your health concerns, set health goals, identify potential risks, and create a personalized plan so you can succeed in the year ahead.
Start the year off right by scheduling a visit to discuss screenings, vaccinations, and any lingering concerns you may have about your health.
- Explore virtual care options
If you’re experiencing moderate flu-like symptoms, mild rashes, or seasonal allergies, among many other symptoms and scenarios, virtual care can provide you with the care you need, with flexible options. Let it be a quick video visit to urgent carean eVisit for current conditions, a scheduled video appointment with your primary care provideror continuing care through virtual family medicine, there is an option that meets your needs.
“We are committed to helping patients work smarter, not harder, to maintain their health” ChakoshaLance Colemansays a virtual care medical assistant at Atrium Health. “Virtual care allows you to stay connected with your provider without having to leave your home. This is especially helpful when problems accessing care arise due to busy schedules, when an in-person appointment with primary care or urgent care is not available, or when you feel depressed and unable to leave the house.
- Set realistic health goals
Instead of making sweeping resolutions, focus on smaller, achievable steps.
“It’s the small changes that have the biggest long-term impact,” advises Coleman. “Increasing your water intake, adding an extra serving of vegetables to your meals, or walking 10 minutes a day can lead to significant improvements over time.”
- Prioritize mental health
Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health. Atrium Health primary care providers can connect you with resources like counseling or stress management programs.
Coleman adds, “Good healthcare focuses on the whole patient. Mental health affects the way we think, feel and act. It also influences how we deal with stress and make decisions. Poor mental health can lead to a range of problems, including anxiety, depression and other serious problems that affect daily life and overall happiness.
- Catch up on preventive screenings
Early detection saves lives. Depending on your age, gender, and family history, your primary care provider can tell you what screening tests (such as mammograms, colonoscopies, or cholesterol checks) you may need. “Preventive screenings provide a cost-effective and proactive way for patients to identify and reduce health risks, while providing additional peace of mind. »
- Create a sustainable routine
A new year doesn’t mean a total overhaul. Instead, develop habits that fit your lifestyle. Whether it’s incorporating more movement, improving sleep hygiene, or quitting smoking, your primary care provider can offer tools and strategies tailored to your needs.
Better health starts now
This year, focus on progress, not perfection. Contact Atrium Health to schedule your annual exam, explore our virtual care options, and discover the many ways we can support you on your journey to better health.
Start small, dream big and take the first step towards better health today!
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