The following medical screenings are recommended for men from age 18 through adulthood. Some screenings, such as cholesterol, blood pressure, and prostate, are offered on a regular basis for free or at low cost at the Health First Center. Check our monthly schedule of events for upcoming screenings.
Men Aged 18-39*
- Full Checkup with Height, Weight, Skin and Testicular Exams at least every 3 years
- Blood Pressure Check Yearly
- Blood Tests for Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Kidney Dysfunction at least every 3 years
- Urinalysis at least every 3 years
- Electrocardiogram (EKG), if family history, discuss with physician
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases - both partners should get tested, including HIV before initiating sexual intercourse
- Eye and Ear Exams, if problems occur
- Dental Exam is recommended 1 to 2 times a year
- Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster every 10 years
- Influenza Vaccine, discuss with physician
Men Aged 40-49*
- Full Checkup with Height, Weight, Skin and Testicular Exams at least every 2 years
- Blood Pressure Check Yearly
- Blood Tests for Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Kidney Dysfunction at least every 2 years
- Urinalysis at least every 2 years
- If you are African American or have a father or brother who had prostate cancer before age 65, you should talk to a health care provider about the pros and cons of prostate cancer testing so you can decide if testing is the right choice for you
- Electrocardiogram (EKG), discuss with physician
- Colorectal Screening, discuss with MD if you have a family history
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, both partners should get tested, including HIV before initiating sexual intercourse
- Eye (including Glaucoma Screening if your have family history or if you are African-American) and Ear Exams every 2-4 years
- Dental Exam 1 to 2 times a year
- Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster every 10 years
- Influenza Vaccine, discuss with physician
Men Aged 50-64*
- Full Checkup with Height, Weight, Skin and Testicular Exams yearly
- Blood Pressure Check yearly
- Blood Tests for Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Kidney Dysfunction yearly
- Urinalysis yearly
- Rectal Exam yearly
- You should talk to a health care provider about the pros and cons of prostate cancer testing so you can decide if testing is the right choice for you.
- Electrocardiogram (EKG), discuss with physician
- If a long-term smoker, discuss benefits/risk of lung cancer screening with physician
- Colorectal Screening:
- Colonoscopy at least every 10 years
- Fecal Occult Test yearly or
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy every 5 yearsInfluenza Vaccine yearly
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, both partners should get tested, including HIV before initiating sexual intercourse
- Eye (including glaucoma screening if your have family history or if you are African-American) and Ear Exams every 2-4 years
- Dental Exam 1 to 2 times a year
- Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster every 10 years
Men Aged 65 and Older*
- Full Checkup with Height, Weight, Skin and Testicular Exams yearly
- Blood Pressure Check yearly
- Blood Tests for Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Kidney Dysfunction yearly
- Urinalysis yearly
- Rectal Exam yearly
- Discuss with health care provider about the pros and cons of prostate cancer testing
- Electrocardiogram (EKG), discuss with physician
- If a long-term smoker, discuss benefits/risks of lung cancer screening with physician
- Colorectal Screening:
- Colonoscopy at least every 10 years
- Fecal Occult Test yearly or
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy every 5 years*
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, both partners should get tested, including HIV before initiating sexual intercourse
- Eye (including glaucoma screening) and Ear Exams every 1-2 years
- Dental Exam 1 to 2 times a year
- Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster every 10 years
- Influenza Vaccine yearly
- Pneumococcal Vaccine - one or two doses
- Shingles Vaccine – one time only
*National Comprehensive Cancer Network are the guidelines adopted by Catawba Valley Medical Center’s Community Hospital Cancer Program
