Preventative Health Guide
Find doctors, hospitals, prescription drugs, and pharmacies within the Advantage MD network.
Blood Lead Test
What is this test? A blood sample is taken to measure the amount of lead in your child’s blood. It can find out whether your child has been exposed to...
Blood Pressure Screening
What is this screening? A measurement of how hard your heart is working to pump your blood, taken using a blood pressure cuff. Who needs this visit? Adults ages 18...
Breast Cancer Screening
What is this screening? A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast. It can find breast cancer early, when treatment is most successful. Who needs this visit? Most women...
Cervical Cancer Screening
What is this screening? A Pap smear (or Pap test) or HPV test collects a sample of cells by swabbing the cervix. This test detects the presence of the human...
Chlamydia Screening
What is this screening? A urine test to check for the infection or a swab of the cervix. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease that can infect both men and...
Colorectal Cancer Screening
What is this screening? There are a few types of screenings. A fecal occult blood test checks your stool for hidden blood. A sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy lets your doctor look...
Diabetes: Eye exam
What is this visit? A dilated eye exam that checks the health of your eyes and vision. Who needs this visit? Most people with diabetes should have this test every...
Diabetes: Kidney disease screening
What is this test? A urine test to check for small levels of a blood protein. Who needs this test? Most people with diabetes should have this test every year....
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c test
What is this test? A1C is a blood test taken by a finger prick that measures your blood sugar levels over the last few months. This test is done to...
Dental Checkup
What is this visit? A dental checkup is good for cleaning your teeth and gums and checking the health of your mouth. This dental checkup usually takes an hour or...
Eye Exam (Adult)
What is this visit? An eye exam checks your vision and the health of each of your eyes. Your eye doctor may have you look at letters and pictures to...
Eye Exam (Child)
What is this visit? An eye exam checks your vision and the health of each of your eyes. Your eye doctor may have you look at letters and pictures to...
HPV Vaccine
What is this vaccine? A vaccine that protects you from the human papillomavirus. This virus can cause cervical cancer and other health problems. Who needs this vaccine? Children should have...
Immunizations
What is this visit? Vaccine immunizations help prevent different diseases. They are usually shots (injections), but some are taken orally. Vaccines also help limit the spread of a disease to...
Prediabetes Screening
What is this screening? A blood sample is taken to measure your blood sugar levels. Who needs this screening? Adults ages 35 to 70 years who are overweight or living...
Prenatal Visit
What is this visit? A checkup during the first trimester of your pregnancy. Who needs this visit? Individuals who are pregnant. More information Prenatal visits you should have
Postpartum Visit
What is this visit? A checkup to make sure you are healing well after having a baby. Who needs this visit? Individuals who give birth. You should have this visit...
Osteoporosis Screening
What is this screening? A bone density test uses X-rays to measure the amount of calcium and other bone minerals in a portion of your bones. The results can determine if...
Seasonal Flu Vaccine
What is this vaccine? This vaccine protects against different influenza (flu) viruses. It is usually given by injection (shot) or as a spray up your nose. The flu virus changes...
Wellness Visit (Adult)
What is this visit? A checkup to learn about your overall health. Who needs this visit? All members should have a wellness visit with their primary care provider every year....
Wellness Visit (Child)
What is this visit? A checkup to learn about your overall health. Who needs this visit? All children should have a wellness visit with their pediatrician every year. Some tests,...
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