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Preventive Screenings: Four Truths You Should Know
Annual checkups and screenings can feel like a hassle, but there’s a reason why health care providers encourage us to get them. Those routine visits can help you ward off major medical problems. So why does the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion report that only 5% of adults age 35 and older get all their recommended screenings and shots? Misinformation is one reason. So let’s set the record straight with these four truths.
You should still get screened each year — even if your last screening was normal. Regular screenings help ensure no new health concerns have emerged. They also check for risk factors or indicators of diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and the like.
You should still get screened if you feel fine. Early detection can help you get early treatment and a better chance for recovery.
Preventive care is generally affordable. Health insurers tend to cover 100% of preventive services if you see in-network providers. Those visits may include a physical exam, vaccinations, and cancer screenings, along with tests for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and more.
Your health care provider is your best resource. They know your unique health history and can help you get the preventive care you need.
MyHealthFinder is a free resource that gives personalized recommendations for screenings, vaccinations, and other preventive services. Plus, you’ll find useful info on nutrition, physical activity, and much more. Visit: Health.gov/MyHealthFinder.
employee assistance program.pdfEmployee Assitance Program (EAP)
Our free Employee Assistance Program is offered to all employees of the Albert Lea School District. The Employee Assistance Program, EAP for short, is available 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.
Everything about this program is confidential, from the call to the visit. The school district does not receive any type of reporting related to our EAP.
Some concerns, but not limited to, an employee may call about are Stress Management, Relationship/Marital Problems, Depression, Anxiety, Financial or Legal Concerns, Alcohol or Drug Addictions, and Child and Elder Care.
No problem is too large or too small. Contact the EAP for assistance.
Phone: 866.451.5465
Online: www.niseap.com | Login: NISEAP | Password: EAP
(Note: Password Is Case-Sensitive)
Contact Jodie Torkelson / 507.634.11 with questions.