Tips and Recommendations for Your Well-Being
Learn about common health topics, including how to manage certain conditions, and how regular screenings can lead to early detection and treatment of disease.
Regular preventive care is important for your health and well-being. Review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) check list to prepare for an annual preventive care visit.
Women’s Health
Breast Cancer
Finding a lump in your breast early increases your chances of a successful outcome. A mammogram can help find a lump in your breast up to two years before you or your doctor notice it. That’s why a routine mammogram is recommended every one-to-two years for women age 50 to 74.
Learn more about early detection and diagnosis from the American Cancer Society.
Cervical Cancer
When cancer forms in the cervix, it is often slow-growing and does not show symptoms. However, with routine screenings, it can be found early, when it is most treatable. A Pap test is the type of screening used to find cervical cancer and is recommended for women starting at age 21. Talk to your doctor to see if you are due for a Pap test.
Cervical cancer is almost always caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), so vaccination is recommended for everyone up to age 26. Catch-up vaccination to age 45 is available for people at risk. Learn More.
What You Need to Know about Cervical Cancer (PDF)
Testing Your HPV Knowledge (PDF)
Cervical Cancer Awareness Infographic: English | Spanish
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
From the early days of pregnancy to breastfeeding and beyond, learn tips for a healthy pregnancy and baby, as well as MVP programs that can support you along the way.
Men’s Health
The first step that men should take in maintaining their health is scheduling an annual check-up with their primary care provider (PCP). By visiting the doctor when healthy and symptom free, you can work with your doctor to maintain their health or identify any problems early, when they are easier to treat.
You should discuss the following with your doctor:
- Lifestyle (diet, exercise, tobacco use, stress)
- Family history
- Colorectal cancer screening for men age 45+ (PDF)
- If a prostate cancer screening is needed
- Mental health or substance use disorder concerns
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