Your Well-Woman Visit is For You!

What brings you here today?

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Answer explanation

We're glad you're here!

No wrong answers!

How would you best describe your knowledge and understanding of Well-Woman visits?

• I'm an expert

• I have a fair amount of knowledge

• I have a little knowledge

• I have no knowledge

Which do you think best describes the purpose of a Well-Woman visit? (choose 1)

• A medical appointment before, during and after pregnancy

• Any visit a woman may have with their gynecologist

• A yearly preventative care visit for women

• A doctor visit for healthy women

Answer explanation

A Well-Woman visit is a yearly preventative care visit for women, focusing on overall health and wellness, not just specific medical concerns.

What are some barriers you face, or women you know face in making and keeping their yearly health visit?

Answer explanation

Many women report time, competing priorities, limited doctor office hours and finding a provider, as barriers to care.

My yearly Well-Woman visit is covered by my insurance:

• Yes, and I don't pay anything

• No, my insurance company are jerks

• I'm not sure

• Not completely, I expect a bill

Answer explanation

Under the Affordable Care Act, insurance plans must cover at least 1 well-woman visit a year at no cost to you. Plans must also cover some screenings and types of counseling. Check with your insurance company to find out more.

Which of these conversations are acceptable to have with my provider at my yearly check-up? Choose any that apply

• My future plans for pregnancy or for family planning and contraceptives

• Concerns about my mental health or personal safety and well-being

• Questions or concerns about menopause

• Medications

Answer explanation

All of these are perfectly appropriated topics for discussion at your annual visit.

Remember, this is YOUR time to talk about YOUR heath and health goals!

What are some concerns women often may have about seeing their provider/doctor?

My doctor's office always makes sure I feel safe and comfortable...

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Answer explanation

It's super important to find a provider that you feel safe and where your comfort is valued!

What do you think is the most important trait of a good Doctor/Provider?

What do you think the top cause of death is for women (of all ages) is in the United States?

Answer explanation

1. Heart Disease

   Cancer

2. Unintentional Injury

3. Covid-19

4. Stroke

(2022 CDC)