If you’re on Medicare, you’re entitled to a free annual wellness visit once every year. Earn a $15 gift card if you complete your AWV before Dec 31, 2022!
This visit is a chance to work with your CCCHC health care team to develop a personalized prevention plan, and take full advantage of preventive care benefits that are covered at 100 percent. It provides a snapshot of your current health as a baseline for future yearly visits, and is intended as a preventive service to catch potentially serious health issues early. CCCHC offers annual wellness visits to Medicare patients in-clinic, virtually and in-home.
Complete your AWV before December 31, 2022 to earn a gift card to your local grocery store (Krause's SuperValu in Hazen, Bronson's Marketplace in Beulah, Hinrich's SuperValu in Killdeer) or local restaurant (Crossroads in Center). Contact CCCHC to schedule today.
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women in the United States. Combined, it’s estimated there will be more than 150,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer reported in the U.S. in 2022 alone. Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. That’s why getting screened is so important. With early screening and testing, it is preventable, treatable, and beatable! The CDC updated recommendations to begin screening for colon cancer starting at age 45. This March during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage you and your loved ones to be aware of risk factors and get screened.
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Beginning in June, Coal Country Community Health Center will be holding preventive wellness exams and/or sports physical for children and adolescents needing sports physicals for the 2023-2023 school year. Extended hours are available! When calling your preferred clinic to schedule your youth wellness exam, please indicate if you want a sports physical only. Most insurances cover a wellness/preventive exam that includes a sports physical. If you want a sports physical only, the cost is $40 at the time of the visit.
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Peak flu season is right around the corner! A yearly flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Everyone 6 months or older should get an annual flu vaccine.
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