sense wellness Si desea este folleto en español, llame al 877-661-6230 (oprima 2). HEALTH SENSE is published for the members of CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN, 595 Center Ave., Suite 100, Martinez, CA 94553, telephone 925-313-6000, website contracostahealthplan.org. HEALTH SENSE contains educational health information of general interest. It is not intended to be medical advice and cannot be relied upon as medical advice. HEALTH SENSE may also contain general information about plan benefits. Plan benefits vary, and for information about your Editor in Chief Sofia Rosales Chief Medical Officer Irene Lo, MD Chief Executive Officer Sharron Mackey particular benefit plan, please see your Evidence of Coverage booklet or call Member Services at 877-661-6230 (TTY: 711). 2024 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Walk-in mammogram Clinic Address Dates Times Contra Costa Regional Medical Center 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 5:30 to 8 p.m. 5:30 to 8 p.m. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Pittsburg Health Center 2311 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Oct. 9 Oct. 30 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Getting regular screenings is a good way to find health problems early. It is important to start screening tests before you have symptoms to help you stay healthy. Treatment works best when cancer or chronic diseases are caught early. Stay up to date on common screenings When to start screening and how often to get one depends on factors such as family health history, lifestyle choices and other personal risk factors. Talk with your primary care provider to create a plan that works for you! Breast cancer ● Age: 40 to 74 years. ● Most women should get a mammogram, which takes an x-ray of the breast tissues, every 1 to 2 years. Cervical cancer ● Age: 21 to 65 years. ● Women should get a test every 3 to 5 years, starting at age 21. If you are 30 or older, talk to your provider about your options to get a Pap and HPV screening test. Colorectal (colon) cancer ● Age: 45 to 75 years. ● Most adults should begin screening right after turning 45. Talk to your provider about which test is right for you and how often to get one. A FIT kit or Cologuard may be an option for you. Prostate cancer ● Age: 55 years or older. ● Talk to your provider about your personal risk factors and when to get a test. Men with higher risks may need to get screenings sooner. Diabetes ● Age: 35 to 70 years. ● A blood sugar test will help you find out if you have prediabetes or diabetes. Talk to your provider about when and how often to get a test. Adults who are overweight may need to get screenings sooner. High blood pressure ● Age: 18 years or older. ● All adults should get a high blood pressure screening at least every 1 to 2 years. Depression ● Age: 12 years or older. ● Mental health is important from childhood to adulthood and may change over time. Teens should get a screening test every year. If you are 18 or older, ask your provider about getting a screening. Preventive health screenings you may need If you need a new provider, call Member Services at 877-661-6230 (TTY: 711).
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