Primary care providers in the Permian Basin are encouraging residents to schedule annual checkups. They warn that skipping these visits can have negative consequences, including missed screenings and delayed diagnoses.

Residents without insurance or with high out-of-pocket costs may face barriers to accessing care. Practical constraints, such as lack of transportation or limited time, can also prevent people from visiting their primary care providers.

Further details on this issue are available through CBS7 / KOSA-TV News. Residents can consult these sources for more information on the importance of annual checkups and the challenges faced by primary care providers in the area.