Medical Exams Bone Mineral Density Test (BMD) Why you need this: Osteoporosis occurs four times more often in women than in men. Get tested as often as advised by your doctor. What to do before the test: Dress in clothing that makes it comfortable to lie on a table. What to expect: A common and […]
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Medical Exams *Note: These are general guidelines. If you are at an increased risk for an illness, tests may need to be done sooner or more often. Adults should also be screened for alcohol misuse, depression, obesity, and tobacco use. People ages 15-65 should be screened for HIV/AIDS. Baby Boomers should be screened for hepatitis
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Medical Exams Blood Cholesterol Test (Lipid Profile) Why you need this: Blood cholesterol levels play a major role in heart disease. Getting blood cholesterol levels in goal ranges lowers the risk for heart disease. A lipid profile test gives information about total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglycerides (another form of fat).
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Medical Exams Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Why you need this: The aorta is the main artery in the body. It extends upward from the heart, curves behind the heart, and runs downward through the chest and into the abdomen. The part in the abdomen is called the abdominal aorta. An aneurysm is a balloon-like
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Medical Care What rights and privileges can you expect from a hospital when you become a patient? According to the American Hospital Association (AHA), there are specific standards of care that all patients are entitled to. The AHA has developed a voluntary code-the Patient’s Bill of Rights-that presents guidelines for both staff and patients. 1.
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Medical Care Different Types of Health Plans * Health Savings Account (HSA). Money set aside by you or your employer (on a tax-free basis) to pay for current and future medical expenses. * High-deductible Health Plan. A plan that has a high-cost yearly deductible that must be met before benefits are paid by the plan.
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Medical Care Florence Nightingale once said, “The first requirement of a hospital is that it should do no harm.” Unfortunately, that goal has still not been totally achieved. There is a good deal of research that shows spending time in a hospital can make you sick-for several reasons. * There are a number of viruses
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Medical Exams Caring for your body shows respect and kindness to yourself. This includes getting recommended health screenings to help find any potential problems or find them early when treatments can be more successful. Plus, getting answers about your health can help relieve added stress and worry. Get empowered to live a healthier, stronger, and
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Medical Exams 1. Get a yearly flu vaccine and stay current with COVID-19 booster shots. 2. If you have not had chicken pox or two doses of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, ask your doctor if you need this vaccine. 3. If you are age 26 or younger, get three doses of human papillomavirus (HPV) as
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SELF-CARE CORNER For some people, seeing their doctor from the comfort of their own home has made accessing care easier. But, for others, the lack of in-person care makes managing their health difficult. Telemedicine is unlikely to go away. As a patient, you need to know how to get the most out of virtual visits
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