Improve your health through Preventative Care

Some people choose not to get regular checkups, shots, and other important health tests. Sadly, they also do not go to the doctor until they are very sick. The truth is that the earlier you start treating an illness, the better chance you have to get and stay well.

Here are a few examples of doctor visits that are important for your family:

• Get a Texas Health Steps checkup within 90 days after joining DHP.
• Women should get a prenatal exam either within the first three months of pregnancy or within 42 days after joining DHP.
• New moms should have a post-partum exam within 21 to 56 days after their baby is born.
• Regular annual Texas Health Steps/well-child checkup to be done before your child’s birthday.

Talk with your doctor. Learn about ALL of the checkups, shots and regular tests that are important for your wellbeing. Also, try to live a healthier lifestyle. This includes exercise, eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and other ways to take better care of yourself. Preventative healthcare and living a healthy lifestyle may take more of your energy. The payoff is that you will live a longer and happier life.

Take care of your body, and your body will take care of you. You are worth it!