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Take charge of your health on National Call Your Doctor Day - make sure to book an appointment and get your regular check-up!
Mark your calendars for the second Tuesday in June – it's National Call Your Doctor Day! This special day was created to remind us of the importance of staying on top of our health and making sure we are getting regular check-ups. It's also a great opportunity to make sure that any health concerns you may have are addressed, so you can live your life to the fullest. So grab your phone and make that appointment with your doctor today – it could be the best decision you ever make!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1876</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Telephone</div><div class='timeline-text'>Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, facilitating faster communication, including making doctor appointments.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1924</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Physical Check-up Importance</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Medical Association emphasized the importance of regular physical check-ups for early disease detection and prevention.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1951</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of Phone Appointments</div><div class='timeline-text'>Doctors started to accept phone calls for scheduling appointments, prior to this appointments were scheduled in person or by mail.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Health Day Focus</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Health Day spotlighted the need for routine medical check-ups as a part of a healthy lifestyle.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Appointment Scheduling</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the rise of digital technology, online scheduling for doctor appointments became more common, making it easier for people to take control of their health.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Call Your Doctor Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The women’s healthcare company Bright Pink establishes the first National Call Your Doctor Day to encourage young women to schedule their annual Well-Woman Exam.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Call your doctor</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take advantage of National Call Your Doctor Day to check in with your doctor and make sure you are up to date on all of your routine checkups and health screenings.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Schedule an appointment</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a few minutes to make an appointment with your doctor. Whether it’s for a physical or for a checkup on a specific health concern, getting the appointment taken care of will give you peace of mind.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your appreciation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Send your doctor a card or a note letting them know how much you appreciate their help in keeping you healthy. You can even consider sending them a special gift to show your gratitude.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Let your friends and family know about National Call Your Doctor Day. Share some tips on preventive care and encourage them to check in with their doctor as well.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support medical research</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a donation to support medical research that is helping to improve treatments and find cures for diseases. Your donation will help make a difference.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages preventive care</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Call Your Doctor Day is a reminder to proactively schedule preventive care visits and well-checks with our healthcare providers. This not only allows us to stay up to date on important health screenings, but also gives us the opportunity to discuss any potential health concerns before they become serious issues.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes open communication between patients & doctors</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Regular checkups give us the opportunity to establish an open line of communication with our healthcare providers. This can help us feel more comfortable discussing potential symptoms or side effects, as well as lessening the stigma associated with certain medical topics like mental health or sexual health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness of important health issues</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By setting aside time each year to remind people to call their doctors, National Call Your Doctor Day helps to raise awareness about important health concerns like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. It also serves as a reminder for us to take our own health seriously and make sure we’re taking the necessary steps to keep ourselves healthy and strong.</p></div></div>
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