A wellness exam, also known as a physical, is a health check-up with the primary purpose of assessing your overall health and risk factors for diseases that can be prevented.
Well-child exams are scheduled more frequently in the first 2 years of life and annually thereafter. These exams provide an opportunity to complete all the recommended immunizations, discuss nutrition and safety, track the growth and development of your child and discuss your child’s milestones, social behaviors and provide an opportunity to assess behavior, development, sleep and eating habits of your child.
The Muckleshoot tribal council has approved a healthcare incentive payment for enrolled Muckleshoot tribal members as outlined below:
Here’s what you can expect during a wellness visit:
Your healthcare provider will review your medical history, including any current or previous diseases, smoking status, alcohol and substance use history, allergies, illnesses, surgeries, medications, vaccinations, and hospitalizations.
They also review your family’s medical history to determine if you might be increased risk for certain health conditions that can passed on genetically.
Depending on your age, gender, and risk factors, your provider may recommend various screening tests. These can include blood tests, urine tests, cholesterol checks, referrals for cancer screenings- such as mammogram or colonoscopy, screen for aneurysms and more.
The goal is to catch health problems early or prevent them altogether.
Review your records to see what immunizations you are due for and provide those at the wellness visit.
An annual exam is the perfect time to review your diet, exercise regimen, sleep regimen and other issues about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Even if you feel healthy, regular wellness visits play a crucial role in maintaining good health and preventing future health problems. It also helps you build a better relationship with your doctor to better communicate with them. Well child visits help address and optimize the physical, mental and social needs of your child.
Remember, this is not a visit to discuss specific diagnostic health conditions. This visit is dedicated to addressing preventive health. Please make a separate appointment to discuss previously diagnosed health conditions and address all concerns associated with those. Please call Health and Wellness at 253-294-8229 to schedule your appointment today!
On March 8th, Tribal representatives joined the Mountain View Fire and Rescue in the push-in ceremony for a new rescue wagon.
Julia Keefe (Nez Perce) is an internationally acclaimed Native American jazz vocalist, bandleader, actor, and educator. Her story serves as a message to young girls: Dream big, work hard, do it all with love in your heart.
Muckleshoot Tribal Council Treasurer, John Daniels Jr., remarks on the greatest anniversary for Federally Recognized Tribes in Washington State: the historic Boldt Decision of February 12, 1974.
The Boldt decision of 1974 was the result of sacrifices made by Native fishers and their families who were jailed and beaten while defending their rights.
The Muckleshoot Messenger is a Tribal publication created by the Muckleshoot Office of Media Services. Tribal community members and Tribal employees are welcome to submit items to the newspaper such as news, calendar items, photos, poems, and artwork.
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