Your 2026 Health Guide: Essential Doctor’s Appointments for Wellness
Doctor’s Appointments You Need to Make in 2026: Your Guide to Wellness
We spoke to experts and physicians to create this guide. Specifically, we asked them to identify the top five doctor’s appointments you should make in the new year. As we look ahead to 2026, staying proactive about health care is essential.
A second Trump administration is approaching. Consequently, some members of the Black community fear what this might mean for health care access. However, there are practical steps we can all take. We must continue to care for our health as experts on our own bodies.
For instance, preventive care screenings are vital. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, these screenings reduce the risk of disease, disability, and death. Additionally, the Healthy People 2030 action plan supports this goal. This government-backed initiative aims to increase the percentage of Americans who receive recommended preventive health screenings.
Unfortunately, historical data highlights a gap in care. In 2015, just 8.5% of adults aged 35 and older received all recommended clinical preventive services. Furthermore, that number dropped to 5.3% in 2020. This represents the most recent data available.
Over the last year, we at Word In Black have reported vigorously on these issues. We have covered health care inequities, mental health, and the systems that must change to improve Black health. Therefore, we have compiled expert recommendations for you.
Here is a short guide on five different health care appointments you can schedule for the new year.
Read the full guide on Word In Black
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