THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING YOUR WOMEN’S HEALTH SCREENING

Health screenings are important for every woman.  Regular exams and tests can help detect abnormalities before symptoms start.  What type of screenings a woman should routinely consider and how often they should be performed can be confusing.  With the help of your doctor, the appropriate health check-ups and screenings can help find problems early when your chances for treatment are best.

GET INTO A ROUTINE

Every woman should take steps to stay healthy and scheduling routine screenings should always be part of that plan.  At times it can be difficult and take some effort.  Necessary screenings will also change as a woman gets older.

According to Healthline, they provide a list of recommended health tests every woman should consider and an age timeline.  So what should you be doing?  Schedule a well-woman exam.  It will include a physical exam, breast exam, pelvic exam and pap smear.  When it’s time for a routine screening, hidden cancer issues can be found with early detection with advanced techniques such as a mammogram or a colorectal exam.  The frequency of screenings and type of exams can also depend on family history, lifestyle and additional risk factors.

ADDED ENCOURAGEMENT

To encourage all women to schedule a health visit, The Woman’s Clinic is offering awesome prizes as an additional incentive.  Here’s how it works.  Schedule your mammogram, pap smear or your Cologuard before the end of the year and your name goes into a drawing.  Once you get your results back to us, your name goes in the drawing again!  Everything needs to be completed no later than December 30^th.  Here are the prizes.

• First prize: $500 cash.
• Second prize: Botox and filler by Dr. David Martin.
• Third prize: $250 cash
• Fourth prize: $250 cash
• Fifth prize: $100 gift card and mini-vacation package that includes a one-night hotel stay, four tickets to Six Flags Over Texas, tour AT&T Stadium and much more!

The live drawing will be Friday, January 7^th.  What a great opportunity to not only take care of yourself but a chance to win great prizes!

MAKE THE RIGHT CALL

Don’t wait to make your health a priority.  Diagnosing and treating conditions early offers the best chance of maintaining and restoring health.  The Woman’s Clinic wants to be your health partner and is committed to providing the finest care through all stages of your life.  To learn more about the valuable resources that The Women’s Clinic has to offer, please contact us today.