In 2026, resolve to stay ahead of health risks

from Avera Health
Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026

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Each year, it’s important that you and all members of your family schedule an annual preventive health visit. You may know this as a yearly checkup, physical exam, well-woman exam, well-child visit, and so on. It’s that one chance each year to check in with your primary care provider, even if you feel great and have no health issues.

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