Annual Exams

Annual exams are important because they help detect health issues early, track changes over time, and build a trusted relationship with your healthcare provider.

Here’s why Johnson Memorial Health Services (JMHS) encourages annual wellness visits for all ages:

Early Detection Saves Lives

Many health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and some cancers develop with few or no symptoms at first. Annual exams often catch these issues early when they’re most treatable. This proactive care helps prevent illness, not just treat it.

Preventative Care

Your provider will review your:

• Vaccination status

• Screening tests (like mammograms, colonoscopies, and labs)

• Diet, activity, and lifestyle habits

Personalized Health Tracking

By seeing your provider regularly, changes in weight, blood pressure, or lab values can be spotted and addressed before they become bigger problems.

Family Health & Chronic Conditions

Annual exams also ensure ongoing management of chronic conditions like asthma, arthritis, or high cholesterol—and they give you a space to talk about family history or genetic risks.

Mental & Emotional Well-being

Physical health and mental health go hand in hand. Annual checkups include time to discuss stress, anxiety, sleep, and overall well-being.

It’s All About YOU

At JMHS, we provide compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Annual wellness visits help us get to know you better—and tailor care to your specific needs, values, and goals.

Different Types of Exams

Medicare Annual Exam

This is a FREE annual visit included with your Medicare plan. Learn more Medicare Annual Exam

Welcome to Medicare

This visit is an important first step in establishing a personalized preventive care plan and must be completed within the first 12 months of enrolling in Medicare Part B. Learn more Welcome to Medicare

Sports Physicals

All students entering 7th and 10th Grade must complete a sports physical to compete in sports. Learn more Sports Physicals