When should I start getting well woman exams?

Begin annual visits at age 21 or when you become sexually active, whichever comes first. Early visits establish baseline health and begin important health screenings.

How often do I need these exams?

Most women benefit from annual well woman visits, though some cancer screenings like pap smears may be needed only every 3-5 years depending on your age and previous results.

Do I need an exam if I feel healthy?

Yes – many serious conditions like high blood pressure, early-stage cancers, and sexually transmitted infections cause no symptoms in early stages when treatment is most effective.

What if I'm going through menopause?

Well woman care remains crucial during and after menopause for bone health monitoring, cardiovascular disease prevention, and continued cancer screening appropriate for your age.

Can I get my exam during my period?

Most components of your visit can be completed during menstruation, though your provider may reschedule pelvic exams or pap smears if heavy bleeding interferes with accurate results.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Bring your insurance card, current medication list, family medical history information, and any questions about your health. Prepare to discuss your menstrual cycle, sexual activity, and health concerns openly.

Do you address any mental health problems?

We offer a mental health screening, intimate partner violence assessment, substance use evaluation, and social determinants of health to create a complete health picture.

What Is Direct Primary Care? | Integrity Medicine in Newton & Andover, KS

A Model For Care That Just Makes Sense

The direct primary care model provides an option built around what healthcare should be: a genuine doctor patient relationship focused on keeping you healthy.

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Complete Cost Transparency

Your monthly fee covers everything included in your membership. No surprise bills, no copays, no deductibles for primary care services. You know exactly what you’re paying before you walk through the door.

Unlimited Access to Your Doctor

Most DPC practices offer same day appointments and next day appointments as standard. Many DPC doctors provide 24/7 access via text or phone for urgent health concerns.

No Insurance Paperwork or Billing Hassles

DPC practices eliminate the administrative burden felt by traditional practices. This means your doctor spends time on medical care, not fighting with insurance companies.

How Direct Primary Care Works

Direct primary care is not health insurance. It doesn’t cover emergencies, hospital stays, or specialty care. However, it works seamlessly alongside high deductible health plan options, providing the primary care you use most frequently while catastrophic coverage handles major medical expenses.

Think of it as a gym membership but for healthcare. Your monthly payment gives you unlimited office visits, consultations, wellness exams, chronic disease management, and basic procedures. Many DPC practices also include lab services at wholesale pricing, same day appointments, and direct physician communication via text or phone.

Concierge practices

often charge higher fees for luxury amenities and typically still bill insurance for services, making them less accessible for the vast majority of patients.

Traditional primary care

requires navigating insurance companies, facing limited appointment availability, and accepting shorter visits with less personalized care.

DPC practices focus

on making quality primary care affordable and accessible without the complications of insurance paperwork.

Get Started with Direct Primary Care Today

Direct primary care offers what health care should always provide: a dedicated primary care physician who knows you, has time for you, and focuses on keeping you healthy.

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What is Direct Primary Care?