Your health is your most valuable asset, and an annual physical exam is the best way to protect it. At UrgentWay Urgent Care, we make yearly checkups simple, affordable, and accessible — so you can stay ahead of health concerns and enjoy peace of mind.
📋 What to Expect in a Yearly Checkup
During your annual physical exam, providers typically check:
- Vital signs: Blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, weight, BMI
- Medical history: Review of past illnesses, medications, family history
- Physical exam: Heart, lungs, abdomen, skin, reflexes
- Screenings: Cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid, cancer risk factors
- Vaccinations: Updates on flu shots, boosters, and preventive care
- Lifestyle counseling: Nutrition, exercise, stress management
🏫 School Physical vs. Employment Physical vs. Annual Physical
- School Physicals Required for students before sports or school enrollment. Focuses on growth, development, and fitness to participate safely.
- Employment Physicals Often required by employers to ensure fitness for specific job roles. May include drug testing, vision/hearing exams, or DOT exams for drivers.
- Annual Physicals Comprehensive yearly checkup for overall health, preventive screenings, and chronic condition management.
👉 Each serves a different purpose, but all are available at UrgentWay Urgent Care.
🚑 When to Choose Urgent Care vs. ER
- ER: For life-threatening emergencies like chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe trauma, or difficulty breathing.
- Urgent Care: For routine exams, minor illnesses, infections, asthma flare-ups, UTIs, and preventive screenings.
💡 UrgentWay is the affordable alternative to the ER — no long waits, no surprise bills.
💳 Affordable Care for Everyone
We accept all major insurances. 👉 No insurance? Don’t worry — UrgentWay is very affordable, with transparent pricing and compassionate care.
🌐 Telemedicine Services
For patients managing chronic conditions, UrgentWay offers telemedicine services — convenient, time-saving, and effective. Whether you need help with medication refills or ongoing management, our providers are here to support you.
🩺 Comprehensive Services
UrgentWay provides a wide range of services to keep you and your family healthy:
- Annual physicals
- School physicals
- Employment physicals
- Primary care services
- Urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions
- Preventive screenings and vaccinations
❓ FAQs About Annual Physicals
Q1: How often should I get a physical exam? At least once a year, even if you feel healthy.
Q2: Do children need annual physicals? Yes. Annual exams track growth, development, and preventive care.
Q3: How long does an annual physical take? Usually 30–45 minutes, depending on screenings needed.
Q4: Can urgent care perform employment physicals? Yes. UrgentWay offers pre-employment screenings, and drug testing.
Q5: Is urgent care faster than a primary care office? Yes. UrgentWay offers same-day, walk-in care with minimal wait times.
✅ Why Choose UrgentWay?
- Minimal wait times compared to ERs and primary care offices
- Affordable pricing with or without insurance
- Convenient locations in Bronx, Manhattan, Hempstead, and Hicksville
- Telemedicine options for chronic care patients
📍 Locations: Bronx, Manhattan, Hempstead, Hicksville 📞 Call 877-814-8447 🌐 www.urgentway.com
