Wellness Physical

Routine wellness visits are among the simplest ways to maintain your health as you age. At Heart of Hope Housecalls, Daphne Jones-Black, FNP-BC, and her team offer convenient wellness physicals to patients in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. Daphne and her team can perform your wellness physical from the comfort of your home. Call today or schedule an appointment online to learn more.

What is a wellness physical?

A wellness physical is a comprehensive medical exam that focuses on maintaining and promoting overall health and well-being. It helps identify potential health issues early, allowing for timely intervention and preventive measures. 

By improving your overall well-being and reducing risk factors, wellness physicals empower you to make informed choices, maintain good health, and avoid more severe health problems in the future.

What does a wellness physical involve?

Heart of Hope Housecalls tailors wellness physicals to address your specific current condition and your current and future needs and health goals. A wellness exam typically includes:

Height and weight check

The assessment begins with measuring height and weight to calculate the body mass index (BMI), which offers insights into your overall health.

Vitals assessment

The team measures your vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate, to establish key baseline health indicators.

Medical history review and update

A medical history review includes assessing your medications, past surgeries and injuries, and other health concerns. Next, the team asks questions about any new changes, questions, or concerns you have.

Physical exam

The physical exam is a head-to-toe screening.  The Heart of Hope Housecalls Team will look inside your ears, nose, and throat, listen to your heart and lungs, and check your reflexes. They may perform additional steps based on your age and medical history.

Immunizations

If necessary, the team administers any vaccines to keep you updated on your schedule.

Additional testing

The team may order blood work, urinalysis, imaging scans, and other tests after your exam.

Do I really need a wellness physical?

Routine wellness physicals are essential to manage and monitor your health. As important aspects of preventive medicine, wellness exams protect your health over time. 

They allow our providers to detect early signs of illnesses, chronic diseases, and injuries when they’re still easily treatable. 

These physicals can help save you time and money and ensure that you enjoy a healthier and more fulfilling life. Most patients benefit from yearly exams, but your provider may recommend more or less frequent visits based on your unique health care needs.

Call Heart of Hope Housecalls today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about wellness physicals.