The Importance of Health Screenings
Screenings are medical tests that doctors use to check for diseases before there are any symptoms. Screenings help find diseases early, when they may be easier to treat.
Getting screening tests is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Depending on your age, sex, and medical history, you may need to be screened for:
Body mass index
Bone density
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Chest X-ray
Colorectal cancer
Complete blood count and blood chemistry
Complete urinalysis
Coronary risk and lipid panel
Diabetes
Diet and nutrition counseling
Eye exam and glaucoma testing
Glucose testing
Hearing test (audiogram)
Bone density
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Chest X-ray
Colorectal cancer
Complete blood count and blood chemistry
Complete urinalysis
Coronary risk and lipid panel
Diabetes
Diet and nutrition counseling
Eye exam and glaucoma testing
Glucose testing
Hearing test (audiogram)
Heart (cardiovascular) evaluation
Hepatitis C testing
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Lung function testing
Osteoporosis
Overweight and obesity
Prostate cancer in men
Resting electrocardiogram
Sexually transmitted diseases
Stress management and resilience training
TB testing
Total skin evaluation
Hepatitis C testing
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Lung function testing
Osteoporosis
Overweight and obesity
Prostate cancer in men
Resting electrocardiogram
Sexually transmitted diseases
Stress management and resilience training
TB testing
Total skin evaluation
There are several contributing factors to determine if a screening is the next step in your healthcare plan. Contact us to set an appointment with one of our physicians to see if a screening is right for you.
Charles Drew Health Center, Inc.
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Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm Noon,
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