Start the New Year by Prioritizing Your Health: Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit

A new year is a time for fresh starts, new goals, and renewed focus on what matters most—your health. One of the simplest and most impactful steps you can take to begin the year strong is scheduling your Annual Wellness Visit.

At Sparta Community Hospital, we are honored that you trust us with your care. Thank you for allowing our providers and staff to care for you and your family throughout the year. As we look ahead, we remain committed to Believing in Better—better health, better prevention, and better care for our community.

What Is an Annual Wellness Visit?

An Annual Wellness Visit is a preventive appointment focused on your overall health and well-being. Rather than treating illness, this visit helps your provider:

  • Review your medical history and current health status

  • Identify recommended preventive screenings and immunizations

  • Discuss lifestyle factors such as nutrition, physical activity, and safety

  • Create or update a personalized plan for the year ahead

These visits are an important tool for catching concerns early and supporting long-term health.

Annual Wellness Visits at Every Stage of Life

No matter your age, an Annual Wellness Visit plays a valuable role in keeping you healthy.

Children & Teens
Well visits help monitor growth and development, keep vaccinations up to date, and address physical, emotional, and behavioral health needs. These visits also give families a chance to ask questions and build healthy habits early.

Young Adults (20s–30s)
Even when you feel healthy, preventive care matters. Annual visits help establish a baseline for your health, address lifestyle habits, manage stress, and stay up to date on recommended screenings and immunizations.

Adults (40s–60s)
As health needs evolve, Annual Wellness Visits become even more important. These visits focus on prevention, chronic disease screening, and identifying risk factors early—helping you stay active and well for years to come.

Older Adults & Medicare Patients (65+)
Medicare Annual Wellness Visits provide an opportunity to review medications, assess fall risk, evaluate memory and cognitive health, and create a personalized prevention plan. These visits help support independence, safety, and quality of life.

Why the New Year Is the Perfect Time

The beginning of the year offers a natural opportunity to reset and refocus. Scheduling your Annual Wellness Visit early helps ensure you stay current on screenings and allows you to plan ahead for a healthier year. It’s a proactive step that supports peace of mind and long-term wellness.

Our Commitment to You

Your health is our priority. Every day, our team works to provide compassionate, high-quality care close to home. We are grateful for the trust you place in us and look forward to continuing to care for you and your family in the year ahead.

Together, we will continue to Believe in Better—because better health starts with prevention, partnership, and purpose.

Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit

If it’s been a while since your last visit, now is the perfect time to schedule. Call 618-443-1DOC (1362) today to make your Annual Wellness Visit appointment and take the first step toward a healthier new year.