As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s a great time to prioritize your health and well-being. While many resolutions focus solely on weight loss, a holistic approach to health is more sustainable and rewarding. here to support you every step of the way. Here are some practical tips to restart your health in 2025.
- Schedule Your Annual Physical
Your primary care provider is your partner in health. An annual physical is more than a check-up; it’s a chance to discuss your health concerns, set health goals, identify potential risks and create a personalized plan so that you may be successful in the year ahead.
Start the year off right by scheduling a visit to discuss screenings, vaccinations and any lingering concerns you may have about your health.
- Explore Virtual Care Options
If you find yourself experiencing moderate flu-like symptoms, mild rashes or seasonal allergies, among many other symptoms and scenarios, virtual care can provide the care you need, with flexible options. Whether it’s a quick urgent care video visit, an eVisit for common conditions, a scheduled video appointment with your primary care provider, or ongoing care through Virtual Family Medicine, there’s an option that fits your needs.
“We’re committed to helping patients work smarter, not harder in maintaining their health” Chakosha Lance Coleman, a Virtual Care physician assistant at Atrium Health explains. “Virtual Care allows you to stay connected with your provider without having to leave your home. It’s especially helpful when access to care issues arise due to busy schedules, when an in-person appointment with primary care or urgent care is unavailable, or when you’re feeling under the weather and unable to leave home.”
- Set Realistic Health Goals
Instead of making sweeping resolutions, focus on smaller, actionable steps.
“It’s the little changes that have the most impact long term,” advises Coleman. “Increasing your water intake, adding an extra serving of vegetables to your meals or walking 10 minutes daily can add up to significant improvements over time.”
- Prioritize Mental Health
Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health. Atrium Health primary care providers can connect you with resources such as counseling or stress management programs.
Coleman adds, “Good healthcare focuses on the whole patient. Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. It also influences how we handle stress and make decisions. Poor mental health can lead to a range of issues, including anxiety, depression and other serious conditions that affect daily life and overall happiness.”
- Catch Up on Preventive Screenings
Early detection saves lives. Depending on your age, gender and family history, your primary care provider can guide you on which screenings—like mammograms, colonoscopies or cholesterol checks—you may need. “Preventive screenings are a cost effective, proactive way for patients to identify and reduce health risks as well as provide an added peace of mind.”
- Create a Sustainable Routine
A new year doesn’t mean a total overhaul. Instead, build on habits that align with your lifestyle. Whether it’s incorporating more movement, improving sleep hygiene or quitting smoking, your primary care provider can offer tools and strategies tailored to your needs.
A Healthier You Starts Now
This year, let your focus be on progress, not perfection. Reach out to Atrium Health to schedule your annual check-up, explore our virtual care options and discover the many ways we can support your journey to better health.
Start small, dream big and take the first step toward a healthier you today!
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