Senior Citizens Check Up

Please note the following requirements prior to attending a Preventive Health Check Up

The night before your appointment

• Fasting should be done 12 hrs prior to the health check (from 7.30 pm the night before).  Avoid all foods/drink –however, plain water can be taken if you are thirsty or need to take your medications.
• Avoid smoking for 12 hours prior to the health check.
• Continue with all your medications (including diabetes and blood pressure) as prescribed by your doctor the night before your health check.

The day of your appointment

• Please arrive at the hospital by 7.30 am.
• Take all your medications in the morning at the usual time except for diabetes medications.
• Please remember to bring all medications you are taking; you will need to show these to the Doctor during your appointment.
• Bring training/running shoes if your health check includes the treadmill test; you may want to bring a towel.
• Bring your morning urine and stool sample in the provided (separate) containers (these can be collected from the hospital prior to your appointment).

Special Note:

• Female patients are advised to schedule their health check appointments when not menstruating or one week after completion.
• Please note that the Preventive Health Check Packages are not covered by insurance. If you have an insurance cover and would like to make an appointment prior to a health check, please contact your insurance company before arranging and finalizing an appointment.
• To confirm appointments , and obtain more information please feel free to contact the Health and Wellness Centre on phone: +230 605 1000/ 605 1065 or send us an email on : healthnwellness@wellkinhospital.com/ info@wellkinhospital.com