Breaking Down General Wellness: Your Go-To Guide

Types of General Wellness Care:

  • Vaccinations and Flu Shots
  • Annual check-ups and wellness visits
  • Blood work
  • Healthy Lifestyle Choices
  • Nutritious eating
  • Regular exercise
  • Quality sleep management
  • Stress management techniques
  • Important Screenings and Tests
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Cholesterol testing
  • Cancer screenings
  • Diabetes assessments
  • Mammograms and Colonoscopies
  • Avoiding Risk Factors:
  • Smoking cessation support
  • Mindful alcohol consumption
  • Reducing exposure to environmental toxins
  • Supportive Coaching and Counseling
  • Setting and achieving health goals
  • Creating meaningful life goals
  • Weight management support

Common Misconceptions:

General Wellness Care for Different Life Stages:

  • Children : Immunizations help protect against various diseases, while regular pediatric visits help track healthy growth and development. Building good nutrition habits early creates a strong foundation for lifelong wellness.
  • Adults : This is your time to be proactive with screenings—monitoring heart health, cancer risks, and emotional well-being. Maintaining healthy habits through good nutrition, regular movement, and stress management can prevent many future health concerns.
  • Older Adults : As we age, general wellness care often focuses on managing chronic conditions, supporting bone health to prevent fractures, and implementing fall prevention strategies. Keeping our minds sharp and maintaining cognitive health also become important areas of attention.

Role of Technology in General Wellness:

How Knew Health is Leading the Way in General Wellness Care

Routine General Wellness Included in a Knew Health Membership:

  • Women's Wellness Visits
  • Annual Physical Exams
  • Adult Immunizations
  • Childhood Immunizations
  • Colonoscopy or Cologuard
  • Mammography or Thermography
  • Baby Wellness Visits
  • Birth Control

Additional General Wellness Included in a Knew Health Membership:

  • 35% Discount on High-Quality Supplements
  • FitOn Fitness App Membership
  • Wellzyperks Membership (with discounts on healthy lifestyle purchases)
  • $200 Self-Care Credit towards wellness services
  • No Cost and Discounted Blood Work and Testing
  • Personalized Health and Life Coaching
  • 24/7 Telemedicine
Also Included in a Knew Health Membership
  • Peace of Mind (for unexpected Medical Needs)
  • Concierge Support
  • Bill Negotiation
  • Maternity Sharing
  • Knew Options (Surgical Second Opinion Service)

Final Thoughts

Please note: Knew Health is not health insurance. We are a healthcare sharing ministry where Members share in each other's Medical Needs according to our Guidelines.
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