{"id":107149,"date":"2026-02-17T15:28:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/ennounce\/?p=107149"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:07:30","slug":"wellness-wednesday-preventive-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/ennounce\/2026\/02\/17\/wellness-wednesday-preventive-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness Wednesday: Preventive Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new year is a perfect time to reset routines and focus on what helps you feel your best, both now and in the future. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.providencehealthplan.com\/-\/media\/providence\/website\/pdfs\/members\/benefits-101\/preventive-health-care.pdf?rev=e38a2cc986404c9d918e49e45bb055f3&amp;hash=4C298F6620C183795F2EA29B02622BF9?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=marketing_cloud&amp;utm_campaign=employers_jan2026_preventive_care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preventive care<\/a><\/strong> is one of the simplest ways to support your overall health and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Preventive care isn\u2019t just about addressing health concerns; it\u2019s also about maintaining your health over time. Regular checkups, screenings, and conversations with your provider help you stay informed, manage risk factors, and make confident decisions about your physical and mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some preventive care resources to support your health:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual wellness visit<\/li>\n<li>Routine immunizations<\/li>\n<li>Preventive health screenings (such as cholesterol, diabetes, and cancer screenings based on age and risk)<\/li>\n<li>Mental health screenings, including anxiety and depression screenings<\/li>\n<li>Additional preventive services recommended by your provider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ready to take action? Schedule an appointment with your Primary Care Provider (PCP) to take the next step.<\/p>\n<p>Have questions or need assistance? Call Providence Health Plan customer service at 503-574-7500 or 800-878-4445 (TTY: 711), <strong>Monday through Friday<\/strong>, <strong>8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong> (Pacific Time).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new year is a perfect time to reset routines and focus on what helps you feel your best, both now and in the future. Preventive care is one of the simplest ways to support your overall health and well-being. 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