Check blood pressure, weight and height to calculate body mass index (BMI) and health risks.

SCREENING TESTS

• Depression Screening - A formal screening
• Colorectal Cancer Screening [*] - To age 75[O]
• Diabetes Screening - Recommended for all non-Caucasians, for individuals with sustained blood pressure greater than 135/80, BMI greater than or equal to 30, a family history of gestational diabetes.

Men's Health

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) - Not routinely indicated above age 75

Women's Health

Mammogram -- Every 1-2 years until age 74, then optional

IMMUNIZATIONS

Diphtheria-Tetanus-Td - Booster every 10 years

Influenza - Annually

Vaccination Information Sheets from the CDC

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[*] Option #1: Annual Fecal Occult Blood Testing
Option #2: Fecal Occult Blood Testing every 3 years with sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
Option #3: Colonoscopy every 10 years

[O] At age indicated, patient and clinician should discuss risks and benefits of continued screening.

These guidelines may not pertain to patients on chronic medications or patients with personal or family health risks. In addition to the specific tests and immunizations listed here, health maintenance also includes regular monitoring of blood pressure, weight, height, vision, hearing, and risk factor screening for coronary artery disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension, memory change, sexually transmitted diseases, and for tobacco, alcohol and dietary concerns.

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