{"id":11853,"date":"2025-01-08T15:53:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T15:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=11853"},"modified":"2025-01-08T15:53:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T15:53:54","slug":"the-importance-of-an-annual-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/the-importance-of-an-annual-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of an Annual Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2135107984.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11854 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2135107984-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2135107984-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2135107984-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2135107984-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2135107984-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2135107984-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2135107984-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Improving one\u2019s physical health is often a go-to New Year\u2019s resolution. The best way to do this is by scheduling a routine medical check-up appointment. Even if you feel fine, it is a good idea to see your healthcare provider to ensure you don\u2019t have any underlying health issues.<\/p>\n<p>There are several reasons to get a physical exam, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can prevent illnesses<\/li>\n<li>It monitors the risk of chronic disease<\/li>\n<li>It identifies illnesses that don\u2019t have symptoms<\/li>\n<li>It monitors your weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and basic body chemistry<\/li>\n<li>It helps adjust your lifestyle that is suitable for your age<\/li>\n<li>It helps keep an ongoing relationship with your healthcare provider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To schedule an appointment with a physician at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/clinical-services\/ambulatory-care\/\">Ambulatory Care Center<\/a>, call (718) 206-7001.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Improving one\u2019s physical health is often a go-to New Year\u2019s resolution. The best way to do this is by scheduling a routine medical check-up appointment. 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