Keep up with preventive health screenings!
Even if you feel fine, you should see your primary care provider for regular health screenings. Since many health conditions cause no symptoms in their earliest stages, screenings can help you get earlier treatment and a better outcome.
Cervical Cancer
Age 21+
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Women ages 21–29: Pap Smear every 3 years
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Women ages 30–65: Every 3 years with Pap Smear alone , every 5 years with high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing alone, or every 5 years with hrHPV testing in combination with Pap Smear (cotesting).
Breast Cancer
Age 40+
Mammography at least every other year, starting at age 40. BHealthyCare covers your mammogram yearly!
Colorectal Cancer
Age 45+
Choose how you get screened from the following!
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Colonoscopy every 10 years OR
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FOBT test or FIT test every year OR
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Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years OR
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Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 10 years with FIT every year OR
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CT Colonography every 5 years ) OR
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Cologuard (DNA stool screening) every 3 years.
Note: Screening may begin earlier if you are at high risk for colorectal cancer
High Blood Pressure
Age 18+
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Yearly screening for hypertension in adults 40 years or older and for adults at increased risk for hypertension (such as Black persons, persons with high-normal blood pressure, or persons who are overweight or obese).
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Screening less frequently (i.e., every 3 to 5 years) is appropriate for adults aged 18 to 39 years not at increased risk for hypertension and with a prior normal blood pressure reading.
Diabetes/Prediabetes
Age 35–70
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The American Diabetes Association recommends universal screening for prediabetes and diabetes, using a fasting plasma glucose level OR
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Oral glucose tolerance test OR
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HbA1c level, for all adults 45 years or older, regardless of risk factors at least every 3 years.
Lung Cancer
Age 50–80
Low-Dose CT chest for adults with 20 pack/year smoking history and currently smoke, or quit within the past 15 years.
Prostate Cancer
Age 55–69
The decision to undergo periodic prostate-specific antigen (PSA)–based screening for prostate cancer should be an individual one. Discuss with your doctor.
All Ages: Periodic Health Evaluations
BHealthyCare Health Plan strongly recommends annual wellness visits with your primary care provider for a full medical history, blood work, and physical. Make an appointment today!
Not sure which screenings you need? See below or click here for a helpful overview!
Additional Recommended Screenings
Below are some additional recommended health screenings. Remember to always consult your primary care provider to determine which screenings are right for you.
Breast Exam
Women should receive regular breast exams, which screen for signs of breast problems, including cancer.
Cholesterol
Adults ages 35+ should be screened every five years if cholesterol levels are normal. Those with high blood pressure, other risk factors for heart disease or certain health conditions may need to get screened sooner or more often.
Eye Exam
You should receive an eye exam every one to two years, or more often if you have glaucoma, have certain eye conditions or if your doctor recommends it.
Bone Mineral Density Test (BMD)
Osteoporosis occurs four times more often in women than in men, Women should get tested as often as advised by their doctor. Men should discuss screening with their doctor if over age 50.
Sexually-Transmitted Infections
Depending on age, lifestyle and medical history, you may need to discuss with your doctor about getting tested for chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and other infections.
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Chlamydia Screening: Three fourths of women with this STI have no symptoms, so they can pass it on to others without knowing it. When it is not treated, pelvic inflammatory disease can result. This can make a woman unable to get pregnant.
Pelvic Exam
Pelvic exams check for problems on the outside of the vaginal area and inside the vagina and cervix. Women should get screened as advised by their doctor.
Hearing Exam
Adults over age 65 may need a hearing test if signs of hearing loss are present.
