Doctor visits & tests

Once for men ages 65-75 with a history of smoking

At physical exam. We recommend you choose someone to speak on your behalf. Tell them your health wishes and then document your wishes in an advance directive.

At physical exam

At physical exam

Healthy diet and physical activity counseling to prevent cardiovascular disease among adults with risk factors for CVD.

A fasting test (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglyceride) once every 5 years

 For those ages 45-75, one of the following screenings:

• Colonoscopy every 10 years, including colonoscopy prep medication
• CT colonography every 10 years
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
• Fecal occult blood test yearly
• Cologuard^® (at-home testing option) every 3 years

We recommend a colonoscopy because it looks at the entire colon. Those with a family history (first-degree relative) of colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps should begin screening at age 40 or 10 years before the youngest case in the immediate family with a colonoscopy every 5 years.

During physical exam. Also, recommended for all pregnant and postpartum women.

Adults at risk of diabetes (based on BMI and blood test or based on the CDC at-risk questionnaire) can join the Diabetes Prevention Program for education on diet, physical activity and weight loss. Learn more

For those with a sustained blood pressure greater than 135/80 with hypertension or hyperlipidemia, or for adults age 40-70 who are overweight or obese.

At your doctor's discretion if you're at high risk for heart- and diet-related chronic diseases.

Exercise interventions to prevent falls in community-dwelling adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk for falls.

During physical exam

Adults at high risk

Adults at high risk and a one-time screening for adults ages 18-79.

All adults up to age 65. Screen older adults if at high risk.

Annual screening (including CT) for adults ages 50 to 80 who have a 30-pack a year smoking history and currently smoke or quit smoking within the past 15 years.

During physical exam

All adults during physical exam

At doctor's discretion

Annual screening and counseling for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis for adults who are at high risk

Fair-skinned adults up to 24 years old should receive counseling to minimize exposure to UV radiation

At each visit. Includes cessation counseling and interventions (see tobacco cessation products in the "Drugs" section). Expanded counseling for pregnant women.

At your doctor's discretion if you're at high risk