Get Screened
The US Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) recommendation is to screen for diabetes between 40 to 70 years who are overweight or obese and repeat testing every three years if results are normal.
People between 50 and 80 years old who have a heavy history of smoking, and smoke now, or have quit within the last 15 years should have a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) every year.
Memorial Health System and Science 37 are seeking qualified participants who meet the following criteria for a Lung Cancer Screening clinic research study:
- Ages 50-80 with a 20+ pack per year smoking history
- Have a scheduled CT chest scan
The findings from this research study will be used to develop a less invasive lung cancer screening process. Qualifying participants will be compensated for their time. Please complete the following questionnaire if you’re interested in participating or know someone who might be. Call (228) 867-4998 for more information.
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women between the ages of 40 and 74 who are at average risk for breast cancer get a mammogram every two years, starting at age 40.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that women between the ages of 45 and 54 get a mammogram every year, and women 55 and older can continue yearly mammograms or switch to every other year.
Women who are at higher risk for breast cancer, such as those with a family history, genetic tendency, or past breast cancer, should talk with their health care provider about starting screening earlier, getting more frequent exams, or having additional tests like an MRI or breast ultrasound.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for osteoporosis in women 65 years or older and in younger women whose fracture risk is equal to or greater than that of a 65-year-old white woman with no additional risk factors.
The NHLBI recommends that cholesterol screenings occur every 1 to 2 years for men ages 45 to 65 and for women ages 55 to 65. People over 65 should receive cholesterol tests annually.
Vision screenings can include different types of exams, such as one or more of the following:
Close-up vision test: This test can be given to both children and adults but is often given to people who are 40 or older to determine if their close-up vision is worsening.
Color blindness test: Given to both children and adults, this test can help determine if a person is colorblind.
Visual acuity test: This can be given to children and adults and helps determine their distance vision.
Visual acuity test for preschoolers: This is just like the regular distance vision test but adjusted for non-readers.
A coronary calcium scan, also known as a calcium score or heart scan, is a painless, noninvasive CT scan that can help determine your risk of heart disease. The scan looks for calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, which are an early sign of coronary artery disease. A buildup of calcium can narrow the arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart, increasing the risk of heart attack.
Annual Screenings Covered by Medicare/Medicaid (CMS)
The aorta is your body’s main artery. An artery is a blood vessel (or tube) that carries blood from your heart. The aorta carries blood from your heart to your abdomen, pelvis, and legs.
If the wall of your aorta is weak, it can start to bulge. This balloon-like bulge is called an aneurysm. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is an aneurysm that happens in the part of the aorta running through the abdomen.
Medicare Part B covers an ultrasound screening once for people at risk, such as those with a family history or men ages 65–75 who have smoked at least 100 cigarettes.
Colorectal cancer screening tests look for cancer before symptoms appear. The goal is to find cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. Screening tests can also find precancerous polyps, which can be removed before they turn into cancer.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) covers a blood-based biomarker test every three years for Medicare beneficiaries.
CMS covers screenings for people with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT), also known as prediabetes, or Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) a type of prediabetes, or a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes, or who are obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m).
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone in the United States between the ages of 15 and 65 get tested for HIV at least once.
CMS covers screenings for people with high-risk behaviors and pregnant women.
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women between the ages of 40 and 74 who are at average risk for breast cancer get a mammogram every two years, starting at age 40.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that women between the ages of 45 and 54 get a mammogram every year, and women 55 and older can continue yearly mammograms or switch to every other year.
CMS covers diagnostic mammograms for people with symptoms, a history of breast cancer, or when a physician deems it appropriate.
The most commonly used alcohol screening tests are: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). This test contains 10 multiple choice questions about how much and how often you drink alcohol and if you have any alcohol-related problems or reactions. The answers are scored on a point system.
CMS covers annual screenings and up to four behavioral counseling sessions in primary care settings.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a baseline eye exam at age 40 for people without risk factors for ocular disease, with follow-up exams based on risk factors.
CMS covers annual screenings for people in certain high-risk groups, including those with diabetes or a family history of glaucoma, African-Americans over age 50, or Hispanic-Americans 65 and older.
People between 50 and 80 years old who have a heavy history of smoking, and smoke now, or have quit within the last 15 years should have a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) every year.
CMS covers low-dose CT screenings for high-risk beneficiaries ages 55–74.
Annual Wellness Visits
Covered my most insurances annually minimally include:
- Vital Signs Check: Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
- Physical Examination: General assessment of overall health, including checking the heart, lungs, abdomen, and other body systems.
- Blood Tests: Commonly covered tests include:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Lipid Panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
- Blood Glucose (for diabetes)
- Basic or Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Screenings for Chronic Conditions: Depending on age, sex, and risk factors, this might include screenings for:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart Disease
- Cancer Screenings:
- Mammograms (for breast cancer, usually starting at age 40-50)
- Pap Smears and HPV Tests (for cervical cancer, starting at age 21)
- Colonoscopy or other colorectal cancer screenings (starting at age 50, or earlier if at high risk)
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PSA test, typically for men over 50)
- Immunizations: Routine vaccinations such as influenza, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap), shingles, and pneumococcal vaccines.
- Screenings for Infectious Diseases:
- Hepatitis B and C
- HIV
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), depending on risk factors
- Bone Density Test: For osteoporosis, especially in women over 65 and men over 70, or younger if at risk.
- Mental Health Screenings: Screening for depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
- Vision and Hearing Tests: Particularly for older adults.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Assessment: Weight management and obesity screening.
- Lifestyle Counseling: Advice on diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and alcohol use.