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Preventative Health Guide
Getting and staying healthy is all about taking small steps. That is the core of our Small Steps, Big Change approach.
A few small steps you can take are preventive care services, such as checkups, screenings and tests. Here are some common services that you may need.
Note: These are general guidelines based on the information you provided. Other services may be important based on your lifestyle, family history and risk factors. Please talk to your provider about the right preventive care plan for you.
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Blood Lead Test
What is this test? A blood sample is taken to measure the amount of lead in your child’s blood. It can find out whether your child has been exposed…
Blood Pressure Screening
What is this screening? A measurement of how hard your heart is working to pump your blood, taken using a blood pressure cuff. Who needs this visit…
Breast Cancer Screening
What is this screening? A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast. It can find breast cancer early, when treatment is most successful…
Cervical Cancer Screening
What is this screening? A Pap smear (or Pap test) collects a sample of cells by swabbing the cervix. The cells are looked at under a microscope to…
Chlamydia Screening
What is this screening? A urine test to check for the infection or a swab of the cervix. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease that can…
Colorectal Cancer Screening
What is this screening? There are a few types of screenings. A fecal occult blood test checks your stool for hidden blood. A sigmoidoscopy and…
Dental Checkup
What is this visit? A dental checkup is good for cleaning your teeth and gums and checking the health of your mouth. This dental checkup usually…
Diabetes: Eye exam
What is this visit? A dilated eye exam that checks the health of your eyes and vision. Who needs this visit? Most people with diabetes should have…
Diabetes: Kidney disease screening
What is this test? A urine test to check for small levels of a blood protein. Who needs this test? Most people with diabetes should have this test…
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c test
What is this test? A1C is a blood test taken by a finger prick that measures your blood sugar levels over the last few months. This test is done to…
Eye Exam (Adult)
What is this visit? An eye exam checks your vision and the health of each of your eyes. Your eye doctor may have you look at letters and pictures to…
Eye Exam (Child)
What is this visit? An eye exam checks your vision and the health of each of your eyes. Your eye doctor may have you look at letters and pictures to…
HPV Vaccine
What is this vaccine? A vaccine that protects you from the human papillomavirus. This virus is linked to cervical and many other types of cancer…
Immunizations
What is this visit? Vaccine immunizations help prevent different diseases. They are usually shots (injections), but some are taken orally…
Prediabetes Screening
What is this screening? A blood sample is taken to measure your blood sugar levels. Who needs this screening? Adults ages 35 to 70 years who are…
Prenatal Visit
What is this visit? A checkup during the first trimester of your pregnancy. Who needs this visit? Individuals who are pregnant. More information…
Postpartum Visit
What is this visit? A checkup to make sure you are healing well after having a baby. Who needs this visit? Individuals who give birth…
Osteoporosis Screening
What is this screening? A bone density test uses X-rays to measure the amount of calcium and other bone minerals in a portion of your bones…
Seasonal Flu Vaccine
What is this vaccine? This vaccine protects against different influenza (flu) viruses. It is usually given by injection (shot) or as a spray up your…
Wellness Visit (Adult)
What is this visit? A checkup to learn about your overall health. Who needs this visit? All members should have a wellness visit with their primary…
Wellness Visit (Child)
What is this visit? A checkup to learn about your overall health. Who needs this visit? All children should have regular wellness visits with their…
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