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Why Preventive Care Matters for Long-Term Health

Preventive care is one of the most important parts of maintaining good health. At Family Care of Chilhowie, we emphasize routine checkups and screenings to help patients stay healthy and detect potential issues early—before they become more serious.

What Is Preventive Care?

Preventive care focuses on staying healthy rather than just treating illness. It includes regular visits, screenings, and discussions about your overall wellness.
Common preventive services include:

  • Annual wellness exams
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Cholesterol screenings
  • Diabetes monitoring
  • Immunizations
  • Lifestyle and nutrition guidance

These visits help create a complete picture of your health over time.

Why Preventive Care Is Important

Regular preventive care visits can help:

  • Detect health problems early
  • Reduce the risk of chronic disease complications
  • Improve long-term health outcomes
  • Support healthier lifestyle choices
  • Build a stronger patient-provider relationship

Early detection often leads to simpler treatment and better results.

What Happens During a Wellness Visit?

A typical preventive care visit may include:

  • Review of medical history
  • Vital signs check
  • Lab work if needed
  • Medication review
  • Discussion of lifestyle habits and health goals

Your provider may also recommend screenings based on your age, family history, and risk factors.

Preventive Care for Every Stage of Life

Preventive care is important for all ages—from children to seniors. Each stage of life has different health priorities, and routine visits help ensure those needs are met.
Examples include:

  • Childhood vaccinations and growth monitoring
  • Adult screenings for chronic conditions
  • Senior care focused on mobility, memory, and overall wellness

Building a Healthier Future

Preventive care is about taking small steps today to avoid larger health problems in the future. Regular visits help patients stay informed, supported, and proactive about their health.
At Family Care of Chilhowie, we are committed to helping our community stay healthy through every stage of life.

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    Chilhowie, Virginia 24319

Jessica Reynolds

FNP-C
Jessica Reynolds, FNP-C, is an AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. With 19 years of medical experience, her background encompasses case management, hospice care, home health, cardiology, and pediatrics. Jessica’s nursing career began in 2007 as a Registered Nurse following her graduation from Virginia Highlands Community College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from King University in 2009 and completed her Masters of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion University in May 2025. Jessica is dedicated to providing excellent care to the local community. She is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners. Outside of her professional life, Jessica is a devoted mother of four—three daughters and one son. She is from Smyth County and resides in Rich Valley with her husband and her children on their farm. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, and engaging in outdoor activities: camping, raising cattle and goats, and riding horses.

Rebecca B. Nash

FNP
Rebecca B. Nash, FNP is a lifelong resident of Chilhowie, Virginia. She has been providing healthcare to patients in her hometown at Greever Clinic/Family Care of Chilhowie since 1999. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Radford University in 1995 and worked as a Registered Nurse at Bristol Regional Medical Center until completing graduate school through the University of Virginia earning a Master of Science in Nursing in 1999. She is AANP and ANCC certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is also a FMCSA certified medical examiner and performs physicals for commercial motor vehicle drivers. She is married to JD Nash and they have three children, James, Eden, and River. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys lots of family time.

Gerard H. Murphy

M.D
Gerard H. Murphy, M.D. is Board Certified in family practice and resides in Chilhowie, Virginia with his wife Jennifer and two boys Connor and Kyle. His undergraduate degree was in chemical engineering. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1990, Magna cum laude. Graduate studies were at the University of Connecticut Medical School in Farmington, Connecticut, graduating in 1994. Residency was completed at Middlesex Community Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut in 1997; he was selected by his peers to be Chief Resident in his final year of residency. He moved to Chilhowie in 1997 to join the Family Care of Chilhowie Practice and has been in continuous practice there for more than 20 years. He felt a calling to choose family medicine and practice in a rural, underserved area to help the broadest range of patients where high quality health care is needed most. Hobbies include basketball, golf, restoring classic cars, and enjoying the great outdoors.