Well Adult

Maintaining optimal health requires periodic primary care visits to screen for medical concerns before they become problems. At Aspire Health and Wellness in Dysart, Iowa, advanced registered nurse practitioner Jamie Barnett, ARNP, offers well-adult exams to improve your quality of life and reduce your risk of complications. Schedule a well-adult exam at Aspire Health and Wellness by calling the office or booking one online today.

What are well-adult exams?

Well-adult exams, or wellness checkups, at Aspire Health and Wellness are comprehensive medical evaluations that assess adults’ physical and mental health and well-being. They typically consist of physical exams, disease screenings, and preventive care. Jamie offers these exams to adults of all ages and for children and teenagers.

What happens during well-adult exams?

Well-adult exams are gender- and age-specific but have the same general components. Jamie completes the following:

Weigh-in

Evaluating your body weight compared to your height, or your body mass index (BMI), is an essential indicator of your chronic disease risks.

Vital sign check

Jamie checks your vital signs, including your blood pressure and pulse, to screen for potential concerns warranting further evaluation.

Medical history review

Jamie asks questions about your physical and mental health histories. This includes your lifestyle, past diagnoses, symptoms, medications, family history of diseases, mood, emotions, and more.

Physical exam

Jamie listens to your heartbeat and breathing, checks your reflexes, and evaluates your throat, eyes, ears, and other areas during an adult wellness checkup. She performs prostate exams on men and breast and pelvic exams on women. During a Pap smear, she takes a sample of a woman’s cervical cells to screen for cancer.

Health screenings

Additional health screenings available at Aspire Health and Wellness include vision and hearing screenings, sexually transmitted disease (STD) tests, cancer screenings, cholesterol checks, and screenings for diabetes, heart problems, asthma, allergies, and other chronic conditions. Jamie also offers mental health screenings for depression, anxiety, and similar disorders.

Treatment recommendations

If you need nutrition counseling, medically supervised weight loss, medication management, immunizations, or other treatments, Jamie personalizes a program that best suits you. She can refer you to another specialist if you have a complex medical concern or need more in-depth diagnostic testing.

How often should I schedule well-adult exams?

Schedule wellness checkups annually to maintain exceptional health and well-being. You can also visit with Jamie if you become ill, need a sports physical, have concerns or questions about your well-being, require follow-up care, or develop unusual or new symptoms.

Schedule a well-adult evaluation at Aspire Health and Wellness by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.