Adult Preventive Health
Helping you stay healthy is our priority
That's why we provide you with the latest preventive health recommendations. As you view the guidelines, remember that your doctor will recommend preventive services based on your individual health needs.
Ages 20 to 49 Years | Ages 50+ Years | Women Ages 20+ Years |
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Health maintenance visit: Every 1-2 years | Health maintenance visit: Annually | Women’s wellness visits: Annually |
Along with health education and a physical exam, your doctor will include discussions about certain health screenings based your individual health needs.
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- Abdominal aortic aneurysm: At age 65+ years who have ever smoked
Pregnant Women
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Health Education
During each visit, your doctor may discuss certain health topics based on age, gender and individual health care needs. Your doctor may want to discuss the following:
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- Chemoprevention for breast cancer: Women at high-risk
- Self-breast Exams: Beginning at age 20+
- Breast Feeding
- Folic Acid
- Tobacco and substance use and avoidance
- Alcohol use and avoidance