Vitality Health Checks

Our health often takes a backseat when navigating modern life's intricacies. A Vitality health check is your roadmap to wellness, ensuring that you're not just living but thriving. Get your Discovery Vitality points and a full overview of your health all in one.

What is the Vitality Health Check?

The Vitality Health Check is a pivotal health screening designed to give you a panoramic view of your health. It consists of five core measures:

• Blood Pressure: Monitoring the force of blood against your artery walls.
• Glucose: Assessing sugar levels in your blood.
• Cholesterol: Understanding the fat levels in your blood.
• Weight Assessment: Evaluating your weight, height, and waist circumference.
• Non-Smoker's Declaration: Attesting to a smoke-free lifestyle.

But the journey doesn't end at these checks. You can earn up to 22,500 Vitality points based on your results as an incentive. By having all your results within the desired range, discovering your Vitality Age for an additional 1,500 points, and completing your Vitality Mental Well-being Assessments for 500 points twice a year, you can accumulate 25,000 points. This can effortlessly propel you to Silver Vitality status.

What Happens During a Vitality Health Check?

Embarking on a Vitality Health Check journey at our practice is smooth, non-invasive, and insightful. Here's what the process entails:

• Consultation: Begin with a conversation. Discuss your medical history, any concerns, and your lifestyle. This provides context for the rest of the check.
• Physical Examination: A thorough examination will check vital signs, like blood pressure and heart rate, and assess overall physical health.
• Blood Tests: To gauge internal health parameters, such as cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and more.
• Body Measurements: Parameters like weight, height, and BMI will be checked to give a clearer picture of your physical health in relation to standard benchmarks.
• Lifestyle Assessment: Discuss your diet, physical activity, stress levels, and sleep patterns. These play a crucial role in your overall well-being.
• Specialised Tests: Depending on your age, medical history, and initial results, additional tests might be recommended. These can range from vision tests to more specific blood tests.
• Review & Recommendations: A detailed review of the findings will be provided after the tests. Based on the results, personalised recommendations will be given, including dietary changes, fitness plans, or even further medical tests if any potential issues are spotted.

Members of most medical schemes under Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd get the advantage of having one Vitality Health Check covered annually from their Screening and Prevention Benefit. It's beneficial to note that this doesn't dent your day-to-day benefits. However, while you're free to take the Vitality Health Check as many times as you wish, most schemes under Discovery Health (PTY) Ltd cover just one per year. And remember, while you can undertake multiple checks, only the best results garner points.

Here's a bonus - post your Vitality Health Check at a recognised facility, there's no paperwork for you. Your results are automatically submitted, and your points should be reflected in your account within a week. The whole process is streamlined to perfection, meaning there's no manual claiming needed on your end.