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Primary care providers in West Texas urge residents to not skip annual checkups
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chloe Ryan , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 9, 2026
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Key points Further details on this issue are available through CBS7 / KOSA-TV News. Primary care providers in the Permian Basin are encouraging residents to schedule annual checkups.
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.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
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