Regular Check Ups

Regular Check Ups

Regular Check ups are a necessary step to ensure long lasting health. We've all heard an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure..Every other year physican exams are a good idea after age 40. Annual physicals are helpful after age 50 unless health problems warrant an earlier age for annual physicals or more frequent physican visits.

Age appropriate health screening is elusive online therefore we will help list it for your families benefit.

Age	Women	Men
3-5yr	Vision test	Vision test
	Diabetes screening if BP>135/80	Diabetes if BP> 135/80
18	BP screening	BP screening
21	Cervical ca screening q3yr
24	Chlamydia screening
35	If increased risk of CAD	Cholesterol
40	Breast cancer screening q1-2yr
45		Aspirin
50	Colorectal Ca screening	Colorectal Ca Screening
55	Aspirin
65	Screening osteoporosis
65	Vitamin D supplementation
65		US abdomen for AAA*

* in those with history of smoking.

Every other year physical exams are a good idea after age 40. Annual physicals are helpful after age 50 unless health problems warrant an earlier age.

For the official US preventative service task force link CLICK HERE.