A couple of ways we can care for our health is to get our annual checkup with our primary care provider, get a flu shot and stay active.
Men and women have different recommended health screenings, and the kinds of screenings vary by age.
Preventive health is important for men of all ages. Regular checkups / screenings are key to a healthy lifestyle. Here are some helpful tips for how you or the man in your life can stay healthy.
Ages: | 18 – 34 | 35 44 | 45 – 49 | 50 – 64 | 65+ |
Screenings for blood pressure, fasting glucose, cholesterol and weight ratio Body Mass Index (BMI) | X | X | X | X | X |
Colorectal Cancer Screening
| X | X | |||
Dental Exam (annually) | X | X | X | X | X |
Eye Exam (2 years) | X | X | X | X | X |
Flu Vaccination (annually) | X | X | X | X | X |
Office Visit with doctor or nurse | X | X | X | X | X |
Pneumonia Vaccination (once) | X |
Other screenings to be done regularly –
When you visit you doctor or nurse, be sure to review the following subjects –
Also, check out the Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age guide from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Review a full list of screenings that your doctor or nurse may request for you.
Talk with your doctor or nurse to make sure you’re up to date on these immunizations –
Make sure to check the CDC's website for the latest information.
Women can take a few simple steps to help achieve a longer, healthier and happier life. Quartz’s goal is to help women improve their health and wellness and lower their risk of illness.
Women need different types of care throughout their lives. Below is some information that can help –
Visit your doctor or nurse regularly for a health checkup. They may do different tests or screenings based on your age and health. Below is a table that illustrates the standard screenings and immunizations for women.
Ages: | 18 – 20 | 21 – 25 | 26 – 44 | 45 – 49 | 50 – 64 | 65+ |
Screenings for blood pressure, fasting glucose, cholesterol and weight ratio Body Mass Index (BMI) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Chlamydia Screening (annually) | X | X | ||||
Colorectal Cancer Screening
| X | X | ||||
Dental Exam (annually) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Eye Exam (2 years) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Flu Vaccination (annually) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Mammogram (1 - 2 years) | X | X | ||||
Office Visit with doctor or nurse | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Pap Test (annually until 3 negative exams, then 2 - 3 years) | X | X | X | X | X | |
Pneumonia Vaccination (once) | X |
When you visit you doctor or nurse, be sure to review the following subjects ̶
Are you pregnant or planning to get pregnant? If so, we want to help you have a healthy pregnancy and childbirth.
A healthy lifestyle is an important part of enjoying life. The Quartz Well* program rewards you with points towards rewards for preventive exams, working out or even taking classes about healthy living.
For more information about these rewards, visit the Quartz Well* portal.