All About a Healthy You
At Saint Alphonsus, we know the best medicine is preventive medicine. To help keep you healthy, it is important to visit your primary care provider annually, and receive the proper screenings for your age and individual health.
Female Age 40 and Over
Suggested Screenings*
Blood Pressure - Annually
Height & Weight - Annually
Mammogram - Annually. Call 208-367-8787 to schedule your appointment.
Skin Screening - Based on individual risk. Check with your Primary Care Provider.
Pap Smear - Every 1-3 Years
Cholesterol - Every 3-5 Years
Colorectal Cancer - Beginning at age 50, earlier if high risk
Blood Glucose Screening - If high risk
Bone Density - At age 65, earlier if high risk
Lung Cancer - Available for those 55 and older who meet screening criteria. Learn more.
Depression - If problems arise
Hearing - Initial Evaluation at 40, then regularly as recommended by primary care provider
Vision - Every 2 Years
Dental - Annually
Immunizations*
Flu - Annually
Pneumonia - Annually beginning at age 65 or sooner if high risk
Tetanus-Diphtheria - Every 10 Years
Male Age 40 and Over
Suggested Screenings*
Blood Pressure - Annually
Height & Weight - Annually
Skin Screening - Based on individual risk. Check with your Primary Care Provider.
Cholesterol - At age 40, every 3-5 years. At age 50, every 1-3 years
Colorectal Cancer - Beginning at age 50, earlier if high risk
Blood Glucose Screening - If high risk
Prostate Cancer Screening - As directed by physician
Bone Density - If high risk and at age 70
Lung Cancer - Available for those 55 and older who meet screening criteria. Learn more.
Depression - If problems arise
Hearing - Initial Evaluation at 40, then regularly as recommended by primary care provider
Vision - Every 2 Years
Dental - Annually
Immunizations*
Flu - Annually
Pneumonia - Annually beginning at age 65 or sooner if high risk
Tetanus-Diphtheria - Every 10 Years
* Recommendations may vary depending on your specific health needs as determined by you and your provider.