When was the last time you saw your primary care provider for a check-up, not because something was wrong, but to make sure everything was right? Annual wellness visits are one of the most important things you can do for your health, and most people skip them until they have a reason to go in.

At Diversity Healthcare, we believe preventive care should be accessible, comfortable, and judgment-free for every adult in Polk County. Here is what to expect from a wellness visit at our offices in Winter Haven and Haines City.

What Is an Annual Wellness Visit?

An annual wellness visit is a scheduled appointment focused entirely on your overall health, not just a specific complaint. During this visit, your provider reviews your health history, screens for common conditions, updates your vaccinations, and creates or refreshes a plan to keep you healthy for the year ahead.

This is different from a sick visit. A sick visit is reactive; a wellness visit is proactive. Both are important, but the wellness visit gives your provider the time and space to see the full picture of your health.

What Happens During Your Visit?

Every patient is different, but a typical annual wellness visit at Diversity Healthcare includes:

• A review of your health history, family medical history, and any medications or supplements you take
• Blood pressure, heart rate, height, weight, and body mass index measurements
• A physical examination tailored to your age and health background
• Lab work recommendations such as a complete metabolic panel, lipid panel, or complete blood count
• Screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol
• A conversation about your mental health, stress levels, and sleep
• Vaccination review and updates based on your age and history
• A confidential discussion of any sexual health concerns you want to raise

Our providers take time to actually talk with you. We are not a high-volume chain clinic rushing you through the door. You see the same provider at every visit, and that continuity matters for your care.

Who Benefits Most from Annual Wellness Visits?

Every adult 18 and older benefits from annual preventive care, but some patients gain the most from staying consistent with check-ups.

If you are managing a chronic condition like diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol, regular visits allow us to adjust your care plan before small problems become bigger ones. If your family has a history of heart disease, cancer, or other inherited conditions, annual screenings catch early warning signs when treatment is most effective.

Adults who identify as LGBTQ+ often have specific health needs that many conventional clinics are not equipped to address with care. Our team is trained in inclusive, gender-affirming primary care. You do not have to explain or justify who you are to receive good healthcare here.

Does Insurance Cover Annual Wellness Visits?

Most insurance plans cover annual wellness visits at no out-of-pocket cost to you, because insurers recognize that prevention saves money compared to treating advanced illness. If you are unsure whether your plan covers it, call us before your visit and we will help you find out.

If you are uninsured or underinsured, talk to us about your options. Our goal is to make preventive care available to everyone in our community, not just patients with comprehensive coverage.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

Come ready with a list of any medications or supplements you currently take, including dosages. Bring your insurance card. If you have had lab work or procedures done elsewhere in the past year, a summary of those results helps us avoid repeating tests unnecessarily.

If there are symptoms you have been brushing off or questions you have been putting off, write them down. Your annual wellness visit is the right time to raise anything on your mind.

Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit in Polk County

Diversity Healthcare has two convenient locations: Winter Haven at 435 2nd St. NE and Haines City at 1011 E Main St. We accept most major insurance plans and serve adults 18 and older throughout Polk County and surrounding Central Florida.

Your health deserves a provider who sees you as a complete person. Call us or book an appointment online to schedule your annual wellness visit today.