New Members: Preventive Care
What is your most valuable asset? Your health, of course. Without our good health we aren’t able to enjoy our family, friends, work and play as we would like. So, prevention or early detection of health problems is very important. This is why your doctor recommends that you take advantage of covered preventive screening .
Breast Cancer Screening - Women 40 years and older should have a mammogram done every two years for early detection of breast cancer, which affects 1 out of every 9 women.
Cervical Cancer Screening – Routine PAP smears every 2 to 3 years are recommended for women over 21
Prostate Cancer Screening – A must for all men over 50. A simple exam by your physician can detect the presence of a growth
Colon Cancer Screening - This preventive screening should begin at age 50. A simple test for blood in the stool may detect colon problems
Diabetes Care - this is most important to prevent future complications involving your eyes, kidneys, and other vital organs.
These are just some of the areas where preventive care and screening can mean the difference between health and health problems.
