Preventative Health Guide
Find doctors, hospitals, prescription drugs, and pharmacies within the Advantage MD network.
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 to lead. Blood samples may be collected by a finger prick. Young children are at higher risk for lead poisoning because they often put objects in...
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? Adults ages 18 years or older. More information Blood Pressure Quiz
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. Who needs this visit? Most women ages 50-74 should have a mammogram. Some experts believe mammograms should occur every year and others believe every 2 years is appropriate. Some women who...
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 look for any cancerous or pre-cancerous changes. Your doctor may also do an HPV test on the same cervical swab sample. HPV is a virus that is...
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 infect both men and women. It can also cause permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system, making pregnancy difficult or impossible. Who needs this screening? All sexually active women...
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 colonoscopy lets your doctor look at your colon for anything abnormal. Who needs this screening? Adults ages 50 to 75 and some adults 76 to 85. The frequency depends on...
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 takes an hour or less to complete Your visit may include (depending on your benefits): Cleaning and polishing X-rays Oral cancer screening Cavity checks Who needs this visit? Children...
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 this test every year. More information Diabetic Retinopathy
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 every year. More information Understanding Diabetic Kidney Disease
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 find out if a person has diabetes or prediabetes, or to see how well a person with diabetes is controlling their blood sugar. Who needs...
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 test your eyesight. They may also use eye drops or puffs of air to see your pupils better. Who needs this visit? Adults ages 18...
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 test your eyesight. They may also use eye drops or puffs of air to see your pupils better. Who needs this visit? Children should have...
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. Who needs this vaccine? Typically, children age 11 or 12. However, anyone age 45 or younger who has not yet gotten the vaccine can receive it. More information Help prevent...
Immunizations
What is this visit? Vaccine immunizations help prevent different diseases. They are usually shots (injections), but some are taken orally. Vaccines also help limit the spread of a disease to others. Who needs this visit? Children get many vaccines at a young age. Your age will determine when you get each vaccine. Some vaccines are...
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 overweight or living with obesity. More information Quiz: What do you know about prediabetes?
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 Prenatal visits you should have
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. If you had a c-section, your doctor will likely want to see you within a week or two to check your wound. If you delivered your baby vaginally, typically your...
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. The results can determine if your bones are fragile and more likely to break. Who needs this screening? Most women age 65 years and older should have a bone measurement...
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 nose. The flu virus changes every year, so it is important to get the vaccine at the start of flu season in September or October. Who needs this vaccine? Everyone...
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 care provider every year. Some tests, vaccinations and screenings, such as blood pressure and body-mass index, can also be done at these visits. More information Adult well-visits
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 pediatrician. Wellness visits are recommended at 3 to 5 days old, 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12 and 15 months, 2 years of age and then every 1 year after...
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