Preventative Health and Screening

Screening Recommendations

Posted on July 12, 2020 by in Preventative Health and Screening

COLON SCREENING RECOMMENDATIONS Colorectal cancer screening is recommended in adults with average risk of colorectal cancer from the age of 50 through age 75. There are several options for screening, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and stool-based tests such as the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or fecal immunochemical test (FIT). For those with a family

Adult Immunization

Posted on July 12, 2020 by in Preventative Health and Screening

Below is a list of the most common vaccines currently recommended for our patients. Click the link labeled [pdf] to learn more. INFLUENZA VACCINE Influenza vaccine is recommended yearly for all adults in the fall or winter. The vaccine may be given as soon as it becomes available. [pdf] PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE There are two types of