How Often Are You Seeing Your Doctor?

As women, we tend to share most of our personal information with our gal pals. We polled our Wellness Panel to see how often they share their health issues with friends and how often they're seeing a doctor to stay up on their health. Do you match up? 



What health information do you share with your friends?

• "Dietary, Mental/ Emotional, Family, Skin/ Dermatological" -Geri Manning, Image and SPA consultant
• "Dietary, Gynecological/ Feminine, Mental/ Emotional, Family, Dental/ Oral, Sensory (Vision/ Hearing), "Skin/ Dermatological." -Tina Nuttall, mommy of two and CEO of household
• "Dietary, Gynecological/ Feminine, Mental/ Emotional, Family, Skin/ Dermatological." -Gretchin Houchin, director at Nazareth Home
• "Skin/ Dermatological." -Burke Stephens, administrator at Oaklawn
• "Mental/ Emotional." -Kristi Jedlicki, program director for St. John Center for Homeless Men

Have you ever gotten healthier with the help of a friend? If so, why or how?

• "Yes! I exercise with friends! They hold me accountable! They also provide the motivation I need. One friend helped me complete 2 mini marathons! I could NOT have done it without her." -Gretchin Houchin, director at Nazareth Home
• "Oh yes! When I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, we had a pastor's wife who had been helped with all natural food supplements. That was 40 years ago and I still avoid citric acids and red meat. I take my Pure Salmon Oil every night and Calcium balanced with Magnesium." -Geri Manning, Image & SPA consultant

How often do you get a skin checkup?

• "Once a year." -Tina Nuttall, mommy of two and CEO of household
• "Annually" -Burke Stephens, administrator at Oaklawn
• "Annually." -Kristi Jedlicki, program director for St. John Center for Homeless Men

On average, how many times per year do you see a doctor?

• "Three. For my eyes and Rheumatoid Arthritis meds." -Geri Manning, Image & SPA consultant
• "I see my OB/GYN, Optometrist, and Dermatologist annually, and my Gastroenterology bi-annually." -Kristi Jedlicki, program director for St. John Center for Homeless Men
• "I see my gynecologist for female and mammogram annually and I see my internist for annual physical." -Burke Stephens, administrator at Oaklawn

What are the main reasons you seek a doctor?

• "Acute concern - cold, fever, other annual ob/gyn annual wellness with PCP." -Tina Nuttall, mommy of two and CEO of household
• "Sinus infections!!! UGH! Thanks to this Ohio Valley!" -Gretchin Houchin, director at Nazareth Home
• "Preventative medicine." -Kristi Jedlicki, program director for St. John Center for Homeless Men