Screening Guidelines

Annually:

• Blood pressure check.
• Body mass index.
• Skin cancer check.
• Flu shot.
• Risk factors for injury.
• Mental health (discuss symptoms with your provider).
• Vision: Get regular eye exams. People with diabetes should have eyes dilated annually.

Every four to six years:

• Cholesterol (or earlier or more frequently if high risk for heart disease; talk to your provider).

Every five years

• Pap with HPV co-testing (if both tests normal). Continue to age 65 if you meet criteria for low risk. If only pap is available, test every 3 years. In some instances, HPV screening may be indicated for those beyond age 65; consult with your provider.

Annually:

• Mammogram: If you have a family history of breast cancer, please consult with your provider as additional screening may be recommended.

Every three years:

• Glucose/blood sugar, or more frequently if overweight or have family risk factors.

Every 10 years:

• Colonoscopy, or more frequently if you are at an increased risk.

Annually:

• Cholesterol

As needed:

• Shingles shot

Annually:

• Fall risk assessment

As needed:

• Pneumonia shot
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, if you have ever smoked (talk to your provider).

Every two years:

• Osteoporosis (earlier if risk factors exist).