Track 13: Preventive Care and Screenings

Preventive care and screenings are a way to detect and prevent health problems before they become serious. They can include screenings for chronic conditions, immunizations, and lifestyle counseling. 

Screenings

Breast cancer: Mammograms are a common screening for breast cancer. 

Cervical cancer: Pap smears and HPV tests are common screenings for cervical cancer. 

Colorectal cancer: Colonoscopies are a common screening for colorectal cancer. 

Diabetes: Screenings can help detect diabetes, which can lead to heart disease, strokes, and other serious health problems. 

Heart disease: Screenings can help detect heart disease, which can lead to serious health problems. 

Blood pressure and cholesterol: Screenings can help detect metabolic conditions that can lead to serious disease. 

Bone density: Bone density tests can help assess the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. 

Immunizations 

Flu shots: Annual flu shots are a common immunization for adults.

COVID-19 vaccines: COVID-19 vaccines are a common immunization for adults.

Lifestyle counseling 

Education and counseling can help people make positive lifestyle choices to protect their health.