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Preventative Care: Take Charge of Your Health

Preventative care helps you maintain your health and catch potential issues early, ensuring a healthier future.

Our comprehensive range of services, from routine check-ups and screenings to vaccinations and health education, is designed to support you at every stage of life.

Not sure if it's time to make an appointment? We'll help you figure it out. 

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Ensure a healthy future and schedule a preventative care appointment today.

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What type of services will be done at my visit?

We can offer the following services during your preventative care visit:

Cancer Prevention and Screening
  • Chest/breast cancer screening and referral
  • Cervical cancer screening (HPV/Pap test)
Primary Care Screening
  • Anemia testing
  • Cholesterol screening
  • High blood pressure screening
  • Thyroid screening
Wellness Visits and Support
  • Smoking cessation
  • Tubal ligation (tubes tied)
  • Vasectomy
  • Wellness visit (annual exam, routine check up, etc.)

What to Expect During A Wellness Exam

Learn more about what you can expect during your annual wellness exam.

What to Expect During A Wellness Exam

Whether it’s called a wellness exam, well person exam, preventive exam, annual checkup or something else, this annual exam is a yearly reproductive health visit with your healthcare provider. These visits are an important part of taking care of your health (no matter what your gender identity is or if you are sexually active or not). 

Type of tests and exams we recommend

The type of tests and exams we recommend depend on your age, medical history, and when you had your last test: 

Ages 13 to 15

It is recommended to have your first wellness visit and speak to your provider about things like the HPV vaccine, birth control and STI testing. 

Ages 21 to 24

If you have a cervix, pap tests are recommended once every three years after the age of 21. 

You should also talk to your provider about the HPV vaccine, birth control and STI testing.

Ages 25 to 39

Clinical breast exams are recommended every 1 to three years. 

Ages 40 to 50

You should get a clinical breast exam every year and start getting a mammogram every 1 to 2 years. 

51 and older

As you get older, or if your health changes, your wellness visits will include other tests and exams. Talk with your nurse or doctor about what tests and exams make sense for you. 

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