As mothers, grandmas, and aunts’ life can be hectic. We are always busy taking care of others when in fact there are important health checkups, we need to make sure we are doing, so we can be around for our families. Read on to learn more about those annual checkups, and how others can be a support to you.
Schedule regular checkups including:
- visits to your family physician,
- dentist
- optometrist
- gynecologist
Not only attend regular visits but also get the screenings for prevention of disease.
- blood pressure and cholesterol
- colorectal cancer screenings (over age 50)
- skin cancer screenings (for those with a family history or blonde/red hair with numerous burns
- hearing tests.
A woman can find others that will encourage a healthy lifestyle, in order to ensure they go to their appointments. Women build up other women and support others.
How do you find them?
- Through Newsymom playdates
- Facebook groups
- Church
- Neighbors
For a list of recommended tests depending on your sex and age go to the Department of Health and Human Services Health Finder site at http://www.healthfinder.gov/myhealthfinder
Connect with local professionals who care. Reach out to Trinity Health Systems Twin City today to learn more about services designed to keep you and your family healthy! Phone: (740) 922-2800