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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Guidelines to a healthy life

HEALTHY ADULTS

OFFICE VISITS
Office visits are recommended every one or two years

HEALTH CARE SCREENING

Pap Test (women only)	Every year until three negative results are obtained; then every one to three years as determined by your physician
Clinical breast exam (women only)	With each pap test and annually after age fifty
Mammogram (women only)	Every one to two years between ages 50 and 69 or as medically indicated
Rubella titer (measles) screening (women only)	As medically indicated for women of childbearing age
Colorectal screening (occult blood or endoscopic examination)	Interval to be established by your physician; recommended to begin at age 50 or as medically indicated
Height	Periodically
Weight	Annually
Blood pressure	Every two years or at intervals to be established by your doctor
Nonfasting total blood cholesterol	Every five years, starting at age 35

IMMUNIZATIONS

Rubella (measles)	As medically indicated for women of childbearing age
Influenza vaccine (flu shot)	As medically indicated
Tetanus booster	Administer every 10 years

PREVENTION ISSUES
Your physician's office is a good source for information about the lifestyle and general health issues:


	HAZARD CLINIC NEWS
	Dr. Wicker elected into ACP fellowship
	Dr. Mitchell Wicker Jr. has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the society of internist. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of adult medical care. Dr. Wicker was elected on the recommendation of peers, and the review of ACP's credentials subcommittee.

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