Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Schedule a Check-Up
Monday, May 14 is National Women’s Check-Up Day and this week is National Women’s Health Week. The day is dedicated to encourage women to visit their health care professionals to receive or schedule checkups, and to promote regular checkups as vital to the early detection of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, mental health illnesses, sexually transmitted infections, and other conditions.
- Make an appointment with your doctor or nurse for a check-up, vaccination, or test. Schedule at least one health screening during May 2012.
- Write down a list of questions to ask your doctor or nurse about your health. Take it with you to your appointment, and write down the answers.
- Tell your doctor or nurse if you have noticed any changes in your body, lifestyle habits, or work that may require changes in medicines, screenings, and health routines.
Learn More
Check-Up Checklist: Things to Do Before Your Next Check-Up
Regular Check-Ups are Important
Interactive Screening Chart for Women
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Page last modified: May 9, 2012
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