The role of preventive care in your CHRISTUS Health Plan

What Is Preventive Care?

It's easy to put your health on the back burner when life gets busy. But taking time for routine checkups, screenings and vaccines can help you stay ahead of potential health concerns and feel your best.

That's why preventive care is an important part of your health plan.

Preventive care includes the services you receive to help maintain your health and catch concerns early, often before symptoms appear.

Examples of preventive care include:

• Annual wellness visits
• Routine physical exams
• Blood pressure screenings
• Cholesterol checks
• Cancer screenings
• Vaccinations
• Well-woman exams
• Health counseling and education

These visits are designed to help you stay healthy, monitor changes over time and identify concerns before they become more serious.

Why Is Preventive Care Important?

Recommended screenings and preventive services can vary based on your age, gender and health history.

Many health conditions develop gradually and may not cause symptoms right away. Regular preventive care can help identify changes in your health early, when treatment may be simpler and more effective.

Preventive care can help you:

• Understand your current health
• Detect potential concerns sooner
• Manage ongoing conditions
• Stay current on recommended screenings and vaccines
• Build a relationship with a clinician who knows your health history

When you know where your health stands, you can make informed decisions and take steps to stay well.

How Preventive Care Supports Long-Term Health

Good health isn't just about treating illness when it happens. It's also about maintaining your well-being throughout every stage of life.

Routine preventive visits can help you:

• Stay active and independent
• Reduce disruptions caused by unexpected health concerns
• Receive personalized guidance based on your age and health needs
• Create healthy habits that support long-term wellness

Small steps taken today can make a meaningful difference in the years ahead.

Why Preventive Care Matters with CHRISTUS Health Plan

Your CHRISTUS Health Plan coverage helps you stay connected to the preventive services you need, including primary care visits, recommended screenings and vaccines. Having access to a network of participating clinicians makes it easier to get routine care and build a relationship with a primary care provider who understands your health history.

By encouraging preventive care, CHRISTUS Health Plan helps members:

• Stay healthier through regular checkups
• Receive recommended screenings and vaccines
• Address concerns before they become more serious
• Manage ongoing health conditions
• Connect with primary care and specialty services when needed
• Improve overall quality of life

Many health conditions develop gradually and may not cause symptoms right away. Preventive care can help identify changes in your health earlier, when treatment may be simpler and more effective.

When you have a trusted primary care provider and access to a broad network of participating clinicians, it's easier to stay on track with your health and get the support you need at every stage of life.

Make Preventive Care Part of Your Routine

Your health and your family's health are one of your most valuable assets. Scheduling regular checkups and preventive screenings can help you stay on track and gain peace of mind about your health.

As a Individual and Family Plan member, preventive care is an important tool to help you maintain your health, support your well-being and focus on what matters most: living your life to the fullest.

Take the next step: Schedule your annual wellness visit and talk with your clinician about the preventive screenings and vaccines that may be right for you.

If you don't have a primary care provider, use our provider directory to find a participating clinician in the CHRISTUS Health Plan network. HMO members can also learn about the benefits of having a CHRISTUS Primary Care provider and the coordinated care available through the HMO with CHRISTUS Primary Care program.