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Routine Health Screenings

 

What to Expect at a Routine Health Screening

Regular health screenings make sure your body is functioning properly and identify signs of health issues that aren’t yet presenting symptoms. The type of routine screenings you need vary based on your age and health history. It will also depend on your personal and family medical history, as well as whether you have risk factors for certain diseases. Having a family history may also make you a good candidate for genetic testing, which can identify whether you are at risk for certain diseases.

Depending on your health, you may need more frequent monitoring of your condition. Annually and as needed, we offer:

  • Blood pressure, heart rate, and cholesterol checks.
  • Neurological, lung, head, and neck exams.
  • Pap smears, pelvic and breast exams, prenatal and postpartum care.
  • Evaluations of moles and spots for skin cancer.

Your annual exam is a great opportunity for you and your provider to discuss any health concerns and create a plan for improving your health and wellness. It is important to go, even if you don’t feel sick. In addition to the screenings above, these are the recommended health screenings by age:

18-39 Years

  • A cholesterol check should be completed in your twenties, then annual once you turn 35.
  • Full body skin check for suspicious moles.
  • For women, breast exams, pelvic exams, and pap smears starting at age 21 and continuing every three years.

40-64 Years

  • Women – mammograms begin at age 40 and should be done annually.
  • Men – prostate screenings start at the age of 55.
  • Colonoscopies start at age 45 and should be completed every 10 years, given normal results.

65 and Older

  • Starting at age 65, men and women should have a bone density scan done every 2-5 years.
  • Ask your provider about pneumococcal and shingles vaccine.

To get the most out of your exam, consider addressing the following:

  • Discuss any symptoms or changes in your physical or mental health that concern you.
  • Review current medications.
  • Recommendations on vaccines (especially as you get older)
  • Other recommended health screenings
  • Preventing a health problem or improving my health