Why preventive care matters: Don’t wait to get health support

Most people don’t think about their health until something feels wrong. But waiting can make it harder to catch problems early and stay well over time.

Preventive care can help you stay healthy and catch problems early. Regular checkups, health screenings and visits with a primary care provider can help find concerns before they become more serious. Whether you’re managing a health condition or simply trying to stay healthy, taking action early can make a big difference.

Preventive care in action 

Preventive care isn’t only for when you’re sick. It can help you understand your health, spot risks early and make choices that support your well-being.

As the Preferred Virtual Care Provider of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), Teladoc Health supports efforts that help people take charge of their health. At a recent NBPA health screening event, professional athletes took part in health screenings to learn more about their overall health and find possible concerns early.

Watch highlights from the event below.

Not everyone can attend a special screening event. But the message is the same: Don’t wait until something feels wrong to care for your health.

Preventive care can help you:

• Identify health risks before symptoms appear

• Stay up to date on recommended screenings 

• Better manage existing conditions

• Build a long-term plan for your health and well-being

The sooner you know more about your health, the sooner you can take steps that may help you feel better and stay well.

Note: The NBPA health screening event featured in this video was conducted as part of a partnership between the National Basketball Players Association and Teladoc Health. The event was a partnership activation and does not represent a consumer health screening service offered by Teladoc Health.