“Screenings can pick up small, yet significant changes in your health long before you experience any symptoms. This helps doctors identify health issues early, when they’re easier to treat. It’s never too late to make your health a priority.” —Danette Null, MD Family Medicine “Help us protect your health by scheduling regular appointments and screenings. Early detection means early treatment and better outcomes.” —Christian Leblanc, MD Family Medicine Sources: American Cancer Society; American Diabetes Association; American Heart Association; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force When to start key screenings Age Tests for WOMEN CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA. Be screened yearly through age 24 if sexually active. 20 BLOOD PRESSURE. Be screened at least every 2 years. CHOLESTEROL. Be screened every 4 to 6 years. 25 CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA. Continue screening if at increased risk for infection. CERVICAL CANCER. Primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.* 45 BREAST CANCER. Start having mammograms. COLORECTAL CANCER. Talk with your doctor about screening options. DIABETES. Be screened at least every 3 years (or start earlier based on risk factors). 55 LUNG CANCER. Be screened yearly based on your history of smoking. 65 OSTEOPOROSIS. Start screening (or start earlier based on risk factors). *Women older than 65 may safely stop testing if they meet certain criteria. These recommendations are for most women and men. Talk with your doctor about what’s right for you. 12 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2022
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