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Men
We know that most men lead very busy lives. Time for yourself is probably in short supply. With work, marriage, parenting, grandparenting, sports and dozens of other activities, men often overlook the importance of maintaining or improving their health and lifestyle.
At Catawba Valley Medical Center, men’s wellness is a top priority. Each month you will find a portion of our monthly calendar publication devoted to you exclusively. Featured in our Men’s Health section are all kinds of special events and activities for you. It might be a class especially for new dads like “Birth of a Father” or a prostate screening for men of all ages. While many of these events will be held in Catawba Valley Medical Center’s Health First Center in Valley Hills Mall (lower level beside Belk), classes and events for men are also offered throughout the community and at health fairs.
Each fall the Health First Center offers a men’s health fair to encourage men in our community to monitor their health and receive the screenings needed. Dale Jarrett, Inc. partnered with CVMC in 2006 for our men’s health fair entitled “Tune Up for Health” and featured keynote speaker and NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett. 
If you would like more information on attending events targeted to the men in our community, please contact Debbie Leger-Scott, RN, at the Health First Center at 828-485-2300 or by e mail at [email protected].
Screening Tests and Immunizations Guidelines for Men
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 Testicular and Skin Self-exams monthly** 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 Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Rectal Exam, discuss with physician if you are African-American have a family history of prostate cancer** Testicular and Skin Self-exams monthly** 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** Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) yearly** Testicular and Skin Self-exams monthly** Electrocardiogram (EKG), discuss with physician Colorectal Screening Fecal Occult Test yearly** and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy every 5 years** or Barium Enema every 5 years** or Colonoscopy every 10 years** 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 yearly
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** Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) yearly** Testicular and Skin Self-exams monthly** Electrocardiogram (EKG), discuss with physician Colorectal Screening Fecal Occult Test yearly** and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy every 5 years** or Barium Enema every 5 years** or Colonoscopy every 10 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 time only
If you need a physician, please call our Physician Referral Service at (828) 324-0258
*These recommendations are for men at average risk. Men with chronic illnesses, strong family histories or weakened immune systems should consult their physicians about screenings and immunizations. **American Cancer Society’s recommendations |
