HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Are You Healthy!

When is the last time you have been to see a provider (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) for a check-up, and I am not talking about the 
EMERGENCY ROOM OR URGENT CARE?

Many of us go to see our provider only when we are sick, and by that time it MAY BE TO LATE!

You should get a preventive physical at least once a year, and more if you have chronic medical conditions. 

Did you know that many conditions and cancer can be treated and managed more effectively if detected early on. Many of us have probably lost a love one to cancer or a untreated chronic health problem that if they would have just went to see a provider it may have been a treatable and manageable condition. 

If you or someone you know have not been to see a provider in at least a year or less.  It is time to setup that appointment TODAY NOT LATER WHEN YOU GET SICK!

Mynpprofessional, LLC 

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