The Facts About

advancing health care in the upper allegheny region fall 2011
The Facts
About
Prevention and More
Page 6
Expanding
Our Reach
Bringing New
Services to
Bradford and
Olean
Page 4 & 5
A Guide to
Holiday Eating
Resist the Urge to
Overindulge
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Message
From the
CEO
Dear Friends,
I hope you enjoy the fall issue of Elevate magazine,
Upper Allegheny Health System’s premier publication
for health and wellness information.
With summer behind us, it’s time to prepare for cooler
temperatures and our beautiful fall season. This issue
highlights various activities to help you stay healthy and
fit this fall. Additionally, to provide a schedule of key
preventative measures that play a vital role in maintaining
sound health, we’ve included a comprehensive list of
screening guidelines.
We’re also pleased to provide updates on the new
Outpatient Surgery Center at Olean General Hospital
and the current renovation of Bradford Regional
Medical Center’s Critical Care Unit (CCU). Construction
is progressing on schedule for both projects. The new
Outpatient Surgery Center at Olean General will allow
individuals to receive same-day surgery in a state-of-theart
facility that will provide enhanced patient amenities.
The new CCU at Bradford Regional Medical Center will
allow our physicians to care for our most critically ill
patients in a comfortable environment more conducive
to healing. Bradford Regional Medical Center has also
implemented a tele-intensivist program, which allows
patients in Bradford to receive access to intensivists at
Olean General Hospital via the use of a two-way video
connection. The communities we serve have generously
supported both projects for which we are most grateful.
We hope that you find the information in this latest
issue both informative and helpful. Thank you for your
interest, and enjoy the fall season!
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CEO Letter
page 3
In the Know: Breast Cancer
pages 4 & 5
New Developments at UAHS
pages 6 & 7
The Facts About Diabetes
page 8
Combating Holiday Pounds
page 9
Back to Your Life—Faster
Sweet Dreams
quick
reference
guide
page 10
Events
Know Your Numbers
page 11
Health Screenings
Table of Contents
quick
reference
guide
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Sincerely,
Timothy J. Finan, President & CEO
Upper Allegheny Health System, with member hospitals
Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital
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In the Know
Breast Cancer
Despite national efforts to increase breast
cancer awareness, incidences of advanced-stage
breast cancer haven’t decreased significantly
in the last 35 years. Find out what you need to
know about breast cancer and how you can
help fight the disease.
From 2003 to 2007, roughly 125 out of every 100,000 women
were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in Pennsylvania and
New York. Thankfully, as mammography screening rates have
increased, more cases of breast cancer have been discovered
in early stages when treatment is most successful. According to
the experts, the keys to fighting breast cancer are prevention
and early detection.
Practicing Prevention
While the main risk factors for breast cancer—such as age,
family history, genes and ethnicity—cannot be changed, some
risk factors can be modified. These include:
»»
excess body weight
»»
drinking alcohol
“Any woman—even someone with very few risk factors—
can develop breast cancer,” said Helen Layman, Director of
Radiology Services at Olean General Hospital. “That’s why
regular screenings to detect breast cancer early should be
every woman’s first line of defense.”
Get Checked
To help increase breast cancer survival rates, schedule
recommended screenings and encourage friends and loved
ones to do the same.
Beginning in their 20s, all
women should be familiar
with how their breasts
normally look and feel and
examine them regularly.
Changes or suspicious
findings should be
reported to a physician.
»»
too little physical activity
»»
smoking
Women
younger than
40 should
have a clinical
breast exam
at least every
three years
starting at
age 20.
Women
40 and older
should have a
mammogram
and clinical
breast exam
every year.
Depending on your risk factors, your physician may
recommend mammograms and clinical breast exams earlier
or more often.
“Within a year, breast cancer can progress from being
treatable to untreatable,” said Tim Brown, Director of Clinical
Ancillary Services at Bradford Regional Medical Center. “You
can’t change your genes, but you can increase your chance
of survival by staying up to date on recommended screenings.”
To schedule a screening appointment at Bradford
Regional Medical Center, call 814.362.8480. To schedule
a screening appointment at Olean General Hospital,
call 716.375.6400.
Screening Services
Bradford Regional Medical Center offers a complete
range of breast diagnostic services for women, including
breast MRI, full-field digital mammography and
stereotactic breast biopsy. BRMC also offers educational
services for women, including self-exam education during
mammography appointments and community events.
Mammography is available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every
weekday. Saturday and evening appointments are also available.
Olean General Hospital also offers comprehensive breast cancer
screening services including digital mammography, breast MRI
and stereotactic breast biopsy. In addition, OGH partners with the
Cancer Services Program of Allegany and Cattaraugus counties to
provide free mammograms for uninsured or underinsured women.
Breast cancer screenings are available by appointment Monday
through Friday, as well as Tuesday evenings and some Saturdays.
To schedule an appointment at BRMC, call 814.362.8480. To
schedule an appointment at OGH, call 716.375.6400.
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Upper Allegheny Health System:
making the road to
a shorter trip.
After your surgery or medical stay,
you have a choice in where you
go for short-term rehabilitation.
Only the rehabilitation center
at the pavilion combines the
physicians, nurses and therapists
from Bradford Regional Medical
Center with individualized care
plans for your recovery, in a newly
remodeled home-like setting.
the rehabilitation
center at the pavilion
• Provides a seamless transition
for patients needing further
exercise, therapy and life-skill
retraining after a medical or
surgical procedure.
• Expedites the healing process
to help patients return to
functional independence
more quickly.
• Creates customized care
plans to meet each patient’s
physical, cognitive, medical
and emotional needs.
• Offers dedicated exercise and
therapy facilities in a newly
renovated unit with modern
patient rooms.
Conveniently located
adjacent to the hospital.
call 814.362.8293
The Critical Care Unit (CCU) at Bradford
Regional Medical Center is currently undergoing
an extensive renovation. The project, planned
for completion in December 2011, is designed to
ease the flow of patients while increasing staff
efficiency and the overall safety of the facility.
Additionally, through the use of two-way video equipment,
patients in the unit will now receive direct access to intensivists at
Olean General Hospital. The new tele-intensivist program at Bradford
Regional Medical Center is designed to significantly enhance the
treatment and safety of critical care patients by providing them
with the highest level of care.
Intensivists are physicians who specialize in the care of critically
ill patients. Each intensivist at Olean General Hospital has completed
a primary residency and board certification in a specialty such as
emergency medicine, surgery, internal medicine or anesthesiology,
as well as a fellowship in critical care medicine.
OGH’s intensivists now have the capability to see patients at
Bradford Regional Medical Center via high-quality, two-way video
coordination. Intensivists can visualize and assess patients in
Bradford, and are available to directly speak with BRMC nurses,
physicians, patients and their families.
Research shows that critical care units managed by intensivists
experience a 40 percent reduction in mortality, as well as
significantly shorter lengths of stay for CCU patients. Fewer than
20 percent of hospitals in the United States have intensivists
directing their critical care units.
As part of the renovation, the CCU’s medication room will be
enlarged, and the nurses’ station will be completely redesigned.
The entire unit will be repainted, and flooring, lighting and
furniture will all be updated.
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The integration of our two hospitals will position us to provide
even greater care and service to the 180,000 area residents who
depend upon us for healthcare services.”
—Timothy J. Finan, President and CEO of Upper Allegheny Health System
Listening. Learning.
Laing.
Work began nearly a year ago on
the construction of an outpatient
surgery center located on the
Olean General Hospital campus.
The 22,000-square-foot project
will significantly enhance surgical
service options in the region by
providing patients with same-day
surgery capabilities outside the
main hospital building.
premiere services at
olean general hospital:
• 3-d echocardiography
• 64-slice ct scanner
• behavioral health services
• center for wound healing and
hyperbaric medicine
• chest pain center
• dialysis center
• gundlah dental center
The new center will allow patients to park
close by, register for their surgery, and receive their
pre-operative care, surgery and post-operative
care all in one brand new facility. Construction
of the facility will also help recruit new surgeons
to the region, allowing Olean General Hospital to
expand its already broad scope of advanced surgical
opportunities in orthopedic, gynecological, headand-neck,
colorectal, neurological, oral, podiatric,
thoracic and vascular surgeries.
“Free-standing outpatient surgery centers are at
the forefront of modern health care,” said Timothy
J. Finan, President and CEO of Olean General
Hospital. “The construction of this center will
provide patients with an advanced level of care
right here in our service area. By consolidating
outpatient surgery in one stand-alone center,
we hope to improve not only our ability to offer
excellent surgical care, but also to provide the
highest levels of patient satisfaction as a result.”
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• salamanca health center
• sleep disorder center
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• sub-acute rehabilitation
• valet parking (free)
• ambulatory surgery center (coming
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Initial funding for the project was provided by hospital financing,
existing capital and the generous support of the community. An annual
campaign will be held later this year to help raise money to complete the
project in time for its anticipated grand opening in the spring of 2012.
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The Facts About
Diabetes
If you can focus on one
day at a time and keep
small goals in reach, the
outcomes will be amazing.”
— Kristine Scanlan, MS, RD, LDN,
Bradford Regional Medical Center
If you’re shocked to learn an estimated 7 million
Americans are living with undiagnosed diabetes, this
may be even more surprising: With just 30 minutes
of moderate exercise per day, combined with a 5 to
10 percent loss in body weight, roughly 58 percent of
people with diabetes could get rid of the condition.
Diabetes is characterized by high blood
glucose levels that result from defects in the
body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. After
a meal, the digestion process breaks food down
into nutrients and fuels, such as glucose. For
glucose to be used properly, insulin—a hormone
made in the pancreas—must move glucose from
the blood stream into the body’s cells, a process
that stimulates growth and creates energy.
For someone who has diabetes, the digestion
process is a little different. When glucose enters
the blood stream, it can’t pass into cells. This may
be caused by overproduction or underproduction
of insulin in the pancreas. In some cases, the cells
may reject the insulin. Blood glucose levels rise
until this vital fuel source is filtered out of the
blood and passed through the urine.
Count the Types
According to the National Institute of Diabetes
and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 25.8 million
Americans have diabetes. The vast majority—
about 90 to 95 percent—has Type 2 diabetes,
a condition in which the pancreas produces
an insufficient amount of insulin or cells
reject insulin.
Only five percent of people who have diabetes
have Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in
which the immune system destroys the body’s
insulin-producing beta cells. Type 1 diabetes is
most commonly discovered in early childhood.
For about four percent of pregnant women,
gestational diabetes develops around the 24th
week of pregnancy as hormones in the placenta
that aid the baby’s growth block the natural
insulin process.
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Power
Your
Plate
If you have diabetes, maintaining a diet
that meets your medical needs—while still
incorporating the foods you love—may
seem impossible. Take the headache out of
cooking with six simple steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Make three sections on your dinner
plate. Create one portion that takes up
half of the dish and two that account
for one-fourth each.
Chose a dark, leafy green vegetable,
such as collards or spinach, for the
largest portion.
Fill the first small section with a
starchy food, such as fiber-filled
beans, magnesium-packed wholegrain
pasta or brown rice, or a
vitamin A-rich sweet potato.
Pick a lean protein for the second
small portion. Salmon is a great
choice, as it is loaded with omega-3
fatty acids.
Fulfill your dairy requirement by
pairing your meal with an eight-ounce
glass of fat-free milk or a six-ounce
serving of Greek yogurt.
Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth
with a naturally sweet piece of fruit.
Spot the Risks
“While diabetes awareness has improved, there should be
more work done in terms of prediabetes education,” said
Cindy Simms, RN, CDE, Program Coordinator of the Center
for Diabetes at Bradford Regional Medical Center. “A healthy
lifestyle can prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes.”
Prediabetes is a serious medical condition, but it doesn’t
always lead to Type 2 diabetes. In fact, those who have
prediabetes can delay and even prevent the development
of Type 2 diabetes simply by cutting out extra calories,
improving exercise habits and speaking with a primary care
physician about management options for prediabetes risk
factors, including a body mass index higher than 25, a family
history of Type 2 diabetes and a sedentary lifestyle.
Taking Action
A diabetes diagnosis may seem daunting, but a
multidisciplinary healthcare team can provide the proper
resources and support required for whole-body care.
“Diabetes care should be managed through a coordinated
effort,” said Mary Fay, RDN, CDC, Clinical Nutrition Manager
at Olean General Hospital. “One of the most important
people on your team is a certified diabetes educator who
meets the standards of the National Certification Board for
Diabetes Educators.”
Depending on a person’s individual case, appointments
with an endocrinologist, nephrologist, optometrist, podiatrist
and/or registered dietitian may also be necessary.
“It can be so easy for people to become overwhelmed
by a diabetes diagnosis and feel frustrated by the lifestyle
modifications they are having to make,” said Kristine Scanlan,
MS, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian at Bradford Regional Medical
Center. “If you can focus on one day at a time and keep small
goals in reach, the outcomes will be amazing.”
To contact a certified diabetes educator at Bradford
Regional Medical Center, call 814.362.8717. at Olean
General Hospital, CALL 716.375.6297.
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Combating Holiday Pounds
As the holidays near, you’re ready to celebrate, relax and spend
some extra time with friends and family, but the abundance of
unhealthy foods and beverages can be tempting. Follow these
easy tips to enjoy the holidays while keeping your nutritional
health on track.
Apple and Sweet
Potato Bake
Amp up
exercise.
During the
busy holiday
season, exercise
may fall by the
wayside. Instead of
neglecting physical
health, engage
in 150 minutes of
moderate exercise
each week.
Burn a few extra calories.
Find ways to exercise a little more each day. Try
taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking
farther away to create a longer walk to your destination.
When in doubt,
sub it out.
If your recipe calls for lessthan-healthy
ingredients,
investigate ways to reduce
calories, fat and sugar. Instead
of topping pie or cake with ice
cream, substitute a spoonful of
fat-free vanilla yogurt. Trade
Splenda ® for sugar and applesauce
for oils in baked goods.
Have a snack.
Before heading to a
holiday party where you
could be tempted with
unhealthy treats, eat a
healthful snack to tame
your hunger.
Reward your
hard work.
Eating wholesome foods and
exercising regularly can be a
difficult task, so treat yourself
to a moderate portion of a
holiday favorite every now
and then.
Enjoy the health benefits of
antioxidant-rich sweet potatoes in
this tasty holiday recipe.
Ingredients
5 cups sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
(about 1 ½ sweet potatoes)
2 cups apples, thinly sliced
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie
pancake syrup
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup apple juice or orange juice
¼ cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Fahrenheit. Mix the sweet potatoes,
apple slices and brown sugar in a
large mixing bowl, and place them in
a nine-inch square baking dish. Stir
syrup with cinnamon and apple or
orange juice in a smaller bowl, and
pour the sauce evenly over sweet
potato mixture. Sprinkle walnuts on
top. Cover baking dish, and bake for
30 minutes. Remove cover, and bake
for 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 6
Calories: 128
Total fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Sodium: 24mg
Protein: 2g
Source: www.medicinenet.com
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Back to Your
Life—Faster
When recovering from surgery, illness or injury,
a positive rehabilitation experience can help
people return home and regain
independence more quickly.
Short-term rehabilitation can play
a critical role in the healing process. The
Rehabilitation Center at The Pavilion in
Bradford Regional Medical Center combines
the physicians, nurses and therapists from
BRMC with individualized care plans for
optimal recovery.
An eight-bed unit designed to expedite
patients from the hospital back home,
The Rehabilitation Center helps individuals
achieve the highest level of independence.
The center provides a seamless transition
for those requiring further exercise, therapy,
and life-skill retraining following a medical
or surgical procedure, and offers dedicated
exercise and therapy facilities in a newly
renovated unit with modern patient rooms.
Care teams, including physical and
occupational therapists, speech and
language pathologists, dietitians,
physicians, and a social worker, collaborate
to develop a specialized plan for each
patient at the center.
“We’re one of the few hospital-based
skilled nursing facilities in our area,” said
Tracy Colosimo, RN, Awdministrator of
The Pavilion. “We offer this because it’s
the safest transition for our patients. By
evaluating patients on an individual level,
we are able to meet their specific needs
and give them the best opportunity to
return to an independent lifestyle.”
To learn more about The
Rehabilitation Center at The
Pavilion, call 814.362.8293.
Sweet Dreams
Sleep is not simply “down time.” Instead, it’s
an important component of overall health.
Minimize your risk for chronic disease with
healthy habits for sound sleep.
Most adults require seven to nine hours of sleep each night, according
to the National Sleep Foundation. However, recent data shows 30 percent of
adults sleep an average of six hours or less nightly.
For optimal sleep:
» Avoid eating large meals close to bedtime.
» Ban computers, TVs and other electronics from the bedroom.
» Be sure the temperature is cool but not cold.
» Keep the room quiet and dark.
Diagnosing Sleep Disorders
Sleep insufficiency has been linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular
disease, depression, diabetes and obesity. Diagnosing and treating sleep
disorders, including insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome and sleep
apnea, can improve sleep and overall health.
For more information about sleep services at Olean General
Hospital OR Bradford Regional Medical Center, visit
www.ogh.org OR www.brmc.com.
Olean General Hospital’s Sleep Disorder Center
at the Hampton Inn is an accredited member of
the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The
center offers free Sleep Apnea Clinics the third
Wednesday of each month at 12:30 and 5:30
p.m. Free equipment checks for patients who
use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
machines are also available.
The Sleep Center at Bradford Regional
Medical Center is located within the hospital
and recently doubled occupancy to four
beds. Medical Director Frank Arnal, MD,
FCCP, was chosen as one of “America’s Top
Doctors” in Western New York by Buffalo
Spree Magazine.
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Calendar of Events
BRADFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER:
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
First Floor Activity Room
Bereavement Support Group
Last Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.
Third Floor Chapel (East Wing)
Breast Cancer Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m.
Ground Floor Assembly Room
Diabetes Support Group
Third Monday of every other month at 6 p.m.
Same Day Surgery Waiting Area
Labor and Delivery Classes
Third Monday of every other month at 6 p.m.
Classroom B
Ostomy Support Group
Third Monday of every other month at 7 p.m.
Classroom D
Sleep Screening and Education Clinics
Second Tuesday of each month from 3 to 6 p.m.
Fourth Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon
Outpatient Services Center, Suite 32
Sleep Clinic Support Groups
First Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Education Room B
Halloween Party
Hosted by the BRMC Auxiliary
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Pennhills Club
Visiting Nurses’ Association Presentation
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 at 7 p.m.
Catholic Women’s Club in Bradford
OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Childbirth Preparation Classes
Available classes run weekdays, evenings and
Saturdays at various times.
Education Center
Diabetes Education Workshops
One workshop series of three classes each month
Offered at various days and times
Education Center
Diabetes Support Group
Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Education Center
Total Joint Classes
First Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.
Sub-Acute Rehab Department
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Community Providers Class
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Education Center
Pre-registration is required as class size is limited.
Please call Olean General Hospital 716.375.6217.
Basic Life Support Class
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
OGH Education Center
Cost is $60 for the basic life support class and books.
Pre-registration is required as class size is limited.
Please call Olean General Hospital 716.375.6217.
Sleep Apnea Awareness Meeting
Third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
The Hampton Inn
101 Main Street, Olean
Diabetes Awareness Health Fair
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Education Center
For more information about any support group,
class or clinic, call Bradford Regional Medical Center at
814.368.4143 or Olean General Hospital at 716.373.2600.
Know Your
Numbers
Chances are, you know the
final score of last night’s game,
the projected high and low for
today’s temperature, and how
long it takes to run through the
drive-thru to grab a cup of coffee
before work. But do you know
how the following vital
health numbers
measure up for you?
Blood Pressure
A blood pressure reading tells a
healthcare professional how much pressure
your blood places on the artery walls, both
when your heart beats and when it rests.
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Aim for a blood pressure reading of
120/80 mmHg or lower; some experts
believe 115/75 is ideal. However, blood
pressure can be too low, so be sure to
speak with your primary care provider
about what’s right for you.
Blood Sugar
Glucose—a sugar substance that comes
from carbohydrates you consume—is a
major source of energy. Too much glucose
in the blood may indicate conditions such
as diabetes or hyperthyroidism. Toolow
blood glucose levels often indicate
hypothyroidism.
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According to the National Institutes
of Health (NIH), a fasting glucose test
result of 100 milligrams per deciliter
(mg/dL) is normal.
ÌÌ
A fasting glucose test result between
100 and 125 mg/dL may indicate
prediabetes.
ÌÌ
Higher than 126 mg/dL often leads
to a diagnosis of diabetes.
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that
indicates whether or not a person is at an
ideal weight for his or her height. BMI can
be calculated using a simple equation:
BMI = weight in pounds x 703
height in inches 2
If you don’t have a pencil and paper
handy, calculate your BMI at nhlbisupport.
com/bmi. Then use the following to gauge
your number:
ÌÌ
BMI lower than 18.5: underweight
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BMI between 18.5 and 24.9:
normal weight
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BMI between 25 and 29.9: overweight
ÌÌ
BMI of 30 or higher: obese
Cholesterol
High levels of low-density lipoproteins
(LDLs, or bad cholesterol) are often a
precursor to heart disease. A fasting
cholesterol check identifies levels of both
LDLs and HDLs (high-density lipoproteins,
or good cholesterol) in the blood. According
to the American Heart Association:
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A result of less than 200 mg/dL is ideal.
A result between 200 and 239 mg/dL
is borderline high.
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A result of 240 mg/dL or higher is
considered high and places a person
at much greater risk for heart disease.
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Get Checked:
Screening Guidelines
1
For the Baby
According to the National
Institutes of Health (NIH), babies
should have well checkups at
2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 months.
You visit the doctor when you’re not feeling
well—but by making time for screenings
and checkups, you can potentially
prevent some illnesses altogether.
Pull out this guide to
screenings for the whole
family to ensure you’re
all up to date.
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For the Kids
The NIH recommends well
checkups for children at ages
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 years. Annual
checkups are recommended for
children ages 10 to 21 years.
For the Grown Ups
Recommended Screening When and for Whom? Why?
Blood Pressure
Blood Sugar
Cholesterol
Clinical Breast Exam
annually for women and men
annually for women and men who are overweight
or have high blood pressure or high cholesterol
every five years starting at age 20
for women and men
every three years for women ages 20 to 39 and
annually for women 40 and older
The American Heart Association (AHA) explains that
high blood pressure—or hypertension—may lead
to vascular scarring and plaque build-up
in the arteries, among other complications.
People with these conditions are at increased
risk for diabetes.
According to the AHA, people with high blood
cholesterol levels are at increased risk
for heart disease and stroke.
breast cancer detection
Colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 50 for women and men detection of polyps and colon cancer
General Physical annually for men and women comprehensive health evaluation
Mammogram annually for women ages 40 and older breast cancer detection
Pap Smear
Prostate-Specific Antigen
Test and/or Digital
Rectal Exam
first test for women three years after becoming
sexually active but no later than age 21
(Speak with your gynecologist about how frequently
you should receive a Pap smear.)
At age 50, men should speak with their primary care
providers about the potential benefits of screening.
cervical cancer detection
prostate cancer detection
*Please note: If you are at increased risk for a disease due to family history or lifestyle factors, screening guidelines may vary. Speak with your primary care provider
about what screenings are right for you.
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