Annual Wellness Exams in Reno, NV
Stay proactive about your health with comprehensive annual wellness exams and personalized preventive care from Dr. Vance Alm,
an MDVIP-affiliated family physician in Reno.
Annual Wellness Visits
Regular wellness visits provide an opportunity to look at the bigger picture of your health, even when you're feeling well. At Alm Family Practice, Dr. Vance Alm uses annual wellness exams to review your overall health, identify potential risk factors, and help you take proactive steps toward staying healthy.
Rather than waiting for a problem to develop, these visits allow you and Dr. Alm to discuss your health concerns, monitor important changes, and create a personalized plan for the year ahead.
Why Annual Wellness Visits Matter
Many health conditions can begin developing before noticeable symptoms appear. Regular preventive care provides an opportunity to monitor changes over time and identify risk factors associated with conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
Your annual visit is also a chance to discuss changes in your energy, weight, sleep, medications, or overall well-being that might otherwise be overlooked.
What Does an Annual Wellness Exam Include?
Your visit is tailored to your age, medical history, current health, and individual risk factors. Depending on your needs, your wellness care may include:
- Review of your medical and family history
- Blood pressure and other vital signs
- Review of current medications
- Weight and metabolic health assessment
- Recommended laboratory testing
- Age-appropriate health screenings
- Review of vaccinations
- Nutrition and physical activity guidance
- Discussion of sleep, stress, and lifestyle
- Personalized preventive health recommendations
If an area of concern is identified, Dr. Alm can discuss appropriate testing, treatment, or follow-up care.
The MDVIP Wellness Program
As an MDVIP-affiliated physician, Dr. Alm offers members access to the MDVIP Wellness Program, an in-depth annual health assessment that goes beyond what is typically included in a basic physical. MDVIP describes the program as incorporating advanced laboratory testing, screenings, and diagnostics to provide a more complete picture of a patient's health and potential risk factors.
Dr. Alm uses these results along with your medical history, lifestyle, and personal goals to develop an individualized wellness plan. This approach aligns closely with his philosophy of helping patients become more proactive about their health rather than simply reacting when illness occurs.
Supporting Your Long-Term Health
An annual wellness exam isn't only about finding illness. It's also an opportunity to discuss what you can do today to protect your health in the years ahead.
From maintaining a healthy weight and staying physically active to improving nutrition, sleep, and other lifestyle habits, Dr. Alm helps patients make practical changes that support better health, independence, and quality of life as they age.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many adults benefit from regular preventive visits, although the appropriate frequency depends on your age, medical history, existing conditions, and individual health needs. Dr. Alm can recommend a schedule that's right for you.
Yes, preventive visits can still be valuable when you're feeling well. Certain health conditions and risk factors may develop without causing noticeable symptoms in their early stages.
Laboratory testing may be recommended depending on your age, health history, medications, symptoms, and previous results. MDVIP members also receive additional testing and screenings through the annual MDVIP Wellness Program.
The MDVIP Wellness Program is an annual preventive health assessment available to members of MDVIP-affiliated practices. It includes testing and screenings beyond a typical basic physical, with the results used by the affiliated physician to help create a customized wellness plan.
No. Dr. Alm and his practice remain independent from MDVIP, and Dr. Alm is solely responsible for directing and providing his patients' medical care. MDVIP supports affiliated practices with its wellness program, tools, and resources.
Make Your Health a Priority
Regular preventive care can help you better understand your health today while preparing for a healthier future. Schedule your annual wellness exam with Dr. Vance Alm and take a more proactive approach to your long-term well-being.
