At Memorial Hermann, we get it. You lead a busy life, and finding time to see the doctor isn’t always easy. We also know that preventive care is an important part of living a long and healthy life. That’s why we are here for you with a full range of convenient ways to make your health a priority.
Early detection is the one of the best defenses against illness, and health screenings can help you and your providers identify problems early, when treatments are most successful. The resources below are everything you need to get started.
We make it easy to find a PCP near you and schedule an appointment. The screening guides give you the tools you need to talk to your PCP about which screenings are right for you, so you can optimize your health during each stage of life. With a Memorial Hermann-affiliated PCP, you will also have access to your lab results and visit summaries through the Everyday Well app or website.
Every 3-5 years, ask your doctor how often you should be screened
Chlamydia Screen
Sexually active women ≤ 24
Once, or more frequently if you are at risk
Colorectal Cancer Screen
Adults 45-75*
Ask your doctor about screening types and intervals
Breast Cancer Screen
Women 40-74
Every 1-2 years, starting at age 40 or 50, ask your doctor how often you should be screened
Lung Cancer Screen
Adults 55-77 with 30 pack a year history + current smoker or quit ≤ 15 years ago
Ask your doctor how often you should be screened
HIV Screen
Adults 15-65 or if high-risk
Once, or more often if you are at risk
Hepatitis C Screen
Adults 18-79
Once
Vaccines: COVID-19
Adults
Ask your doctor about the vaccine and boosters
Vaccines: HPV
Age 11-26 recommended; age ≥ 26 y/o shared decision-making
2-dose series if first dose given under 15; 3-dose series if first dose given ≥ 15
Vaccines: Hepatitis B
Adults at high risk: diabetics 18-59, etc.
3-dose series if you are at high risk
Vaccines: Influenza
Adults
Annually
Vaccines: Shingles
Adults 50+
2-dose series
Vaccines: Tetanus
Adults
Tdap every 10 years
*Check insurance coverage
Services & Screening
Age
Evidence-based Recommendation
Annual Wellness Visit
Adults
Annually
Depression Screen
Adults
Annually
Diabetes Screen
Adults at risk
Every 3 years
Cholesterol Screen
Adults
Every 5 years
Obesity Screen and Counselling
Adults
Annually
Tobacco Use Counselling
Adults
Annually
Alcohol Misuse Screen and Counselling
Adults
Annually
Fall Prevention
Adults 65 and older
Annually
Colorectal Cancer Screen
Adults 45-75*
Ask your doctor about screening types and intervals
Breast Cancer Screen
Women 40-74
Every 1-2 years, ask your doctor when you need this test
Cervical Cancer Screen
Women 21-65
Every 3-5 years, ask your doctor when you need this test
Lung Cancer Screen
Adults 55-77 with 30 pack a year history + current smoker or quit ≤ 15 years ago
Ask your doctor how often you should be screened
Bone Density Measurement
Postmenopausal women at risk
Ask your doctor when you need this test
HIV Screen
Adults 15-65 or if high-risk
Once, or more often if you are at risk
Hepatitis C Screen
Adults 18-79
Once
Vaccines: COVID-19
Adults
Ask your doctor about the vaccine and boosters
Vaccines: Influenza
Adults
Annually
Vaccines: Pneumonia
Adults 65 and older
Once. Talk with your doctor if you are high risk for pneumonia
Vaccines: Shingles
Adults 50+
2-dose series
Vaccines: Tetanus
Adults
Tdap every 10 years
*Check insurance coverage
Men's Health Screenings
Services & Screening
Age
Evidence-based Recommendation
Annual Wellness Visit
Adults 18-64
Annually
Depression Screen
Adults
Annually
Diabetes Screen
Adults 40-70 + BMI ≥ 25
Every 3 years
Cholesterol Screen
Adults 20-79
Every 5 years
Obesity Screen and Counselling
Adults with BMI ≥ 30
Annually
Alcohol Misuse Screen and Counselling
Adults
Annually
Tobacco Use Counseling
Adults
Annually
Colorectal Cancer Screen
Adults 45-75*
Ask your doctor about screening types and intervals
Prostate Cancer Screen
Men 55-69
Ask your doctor in you need screening
Lung Cancer Screen
Adults 55-77 with 30 pack a year history + current smoker or quit ≤ 15 years ago
Ask your doctor how often you should be screened
HIV Screen
Adults 15-65 or if high-risk
Once, or more often if you are at risk
Hepatitis C Screen
Adults 18-79
Once
Vaccines: COVID-19
Adults
Ask your doctor about the vaccine and boosters
Vaccines: HPV
Age 11-26 recommended; age ≥ 26 y/o shared decision-making
2-dose series if first dose given under 15; 3-dose series if first dose given ≥ 15
Vaccines: Hepatitis B
Adults at high risk: diabetics 18-59, etc.
3-dose series if you are at high risk
Vaccines: Influenza
Adults
Annually
Vaccines: Shingles
Adults 50+
2-dose series
Vaccines: Tetanus
Adults
Tdap every 10 years
*Check insurance coverage
Services & Screening
Age
Evidence-based Recommendation
Annual Wellness Visit
Adults
Annually
Depression Screen
Adults
Annually
Diabetes Screen
Adults at risk
Every 3 years
Cholesterol Screen
Adults
Every 5 years
Obesity Screen and Counselling
Adults
Annually
Alcohol Misuse Screen and Counselling
Adults
Annually
Tobacco Use Counselling
Adults
Annually
Fall Prevention
Adults 65 and older
Annually
Colorectal Cancer Screen
Adults 45-75*
Ask your doctor about screening types and intervals
Prostate Cancer Screen
Men 55-69
Ask your doctor if you need screening
Lung Cancer Screen
Adults 55-77 with 30 pack a year history + current smoker or quit ≤ 15 years ago
Ask your doctor how often you should be screened
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screen
Men 65-75 with smoking history
Once
HIV Screen
Adults 15-65 or if high-risk
Once, or more often if you are at risk
Hepatitis C Screen
Adults 18-79
Once
Vaccines: COVID-19
Adults
Ask your doctor about the vaccine and boosters
Vaccines: Influenza
Adults
Annually
Vaccines: Pneumonia
Adults 65 and older
Once. Talk with your doctor if you are high risk for pneumonia
Vaccines: Shingles
Adults 50+
2-dose series
Vaccines: Tetanus
Adults
Tdap every 10 years
*Check insurance coverage
The information presented in this brochure is educational and not intended as medical advice or the practice of medicine.
Specific aspects of your outcomes and care should be addressed and answered after consultation with your physician.
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