Annual wellness visits are important for our health, especially as we age. Being proactive about your healthcare can literally save your life. In fact, getting your vitals taken can help detect early warning signs for potentially serious issues. Catching these indicators early and starting preventitive treatment can make all the difference.

While annual wellness visits are typically conducted in person, at this time, an in-person may not be feasible or wise for some patients. Thankfully, virtual or telehealth visits allow these necessary preventive health checks to move forward. Virtual or telehealth visits offer the convenience of having a visit with your trusted provider in the comfort of your home, your office

-- or anywhere. To learn more about telehealth visit mountnittany.org/ telehealth.

To help you get the most out of your appointment, here are the top ten questions to bring up during your time in the exam room in person or virtually.

1. Can you review my medications and make sure I am taking them as prescribed?

Sometimes, the medications you”re taking may no longer be needed. Many medications treat symptoms only, and over time those symptoms can go away or alter on their own, independent of the medicine itself.

2. Does my family’s health put me at risk?

Doctors know to ask about your

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