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"BEYOND THE OCCASIONAL screening, preventive healthcare is about the day-to-day choices you make and how you live your life," says Shaun Mathen, DO, a family physician on staff at KishHealth System Physician Group. "Developing a personal relationship with your doctor means that he or she can help you make sustainable lifestyle choices to prevent common chronic diseases and improve your quality of life." Having an established medical home also means if you do become sick, you won't have to start from scratch with someone who doesn't know you. You can work with medical professionals who already know your background for rapid and accurate diagnosis and help. A TEAM APPROACH Finding a doctor who can help you establish and meet long-term goals is important as well. "Think of a physician as the ultimate coach, guiding you toward a healthy lifestyle," Dr. Mathen says. "It's also essential that your doctor understands the powerful role you play in your own wellness. That's what a good doctor- patient relationship looks like." To learn more about making KishHealth System Physician Group your medical home, visit kpgcares.org. THE PATH TO WELLNESS STARTS LONG BEFORE ANY FIRST SIGN OF ILLNESS. YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CAN HELP YOU STAY ON TRACK BY GIVING YOU GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND HEALTH INFORMATION GEARED TO YOUR NEEDS. for a Healthier You FOUNDATION WHY START NOW? Your most effective preventive health plan starts today. Regular screenings for conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and high cholesterol all begin at a young age. Your doctor can help you decide the best time to start testing. Free Know Your Numbers Screening Appointments As a service to our community, we are offering the following screenings and education free of charge in the convenience of one appointment: Must be 20 years or older. You can attend Know Your Numbers one time per year. Free // Registration Required KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - 815.748.8962 VALLEY WEST HOSPITAL - 815.786.3962 Morning appointments, 2nd & 4th Thurs. of each month at both locations KISHPROGRAMS.ORG • Blood test for cholesterol and blood sugar levels • Blood pressure • Waist measurement • Body mass index (BMI) • Education / W I N T E R 1 5 3