RECOMMENDED HEALTH SCREENINGS
"The doctor will see you now. And should see you - regularly. Start by making a list of all your questions and then ask them. That's a good way to make the most of your next visit." - Mark Feuerstein, USA's Royal Pains
The Importance of Taking Care of YOU
You take care of your car, your home and your kids, but do you take care of yourself? Getting recommended health screenings are one of many things you can do to help stay healthy and prevent disease. Screenings are medical tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. You can get screened for:- Different types of cancer
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Hearing or vision loss
How do I know which screening tests to get?
Different screening tests are needed at different ages. Some are needed once a year, and others less often. Recommended screening guidelines below:Stay Healthy at Any Age: Checklist for Women
Stay Healthy at Any Age: Checklist for Men
Stay Healthy at 50+: Checklist for Women
Stay Healthy at 50+: Checklist for Men
Speak with your doctor about scheduling important screenings. Share the diseases that run in your family, talk about your concerns and ask questions.
To Know More...
U.S. Department of Health and Human Serviceswww.healthfinder.gov