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Mary Ann Crispin, RN, Disease Management Coordinator Kenner Army Health
Breast Cancer Awareness month, recognized in October and is a perfect time for women to make health a priority by scheduling routine medical exams and preventive screenings at Kenner Army Health Clinic (KAHC). In addition, to empower oneself in being active, be aware of emotional health needs, and avoid unhealthy practices.
The Office on Women’s Health states that the steps to build a foundation of good health are the same for everyone. These are to visit a health care provider for a well-woman visit (checkup), preventive screenings, and vaccines. Get active and try to eat healthy. Pay attention to mental health, and this includes managing stress and getting more sleep. Lastly, practice safe behaviors, such as quit smoking and protect yourself from Sexual Transmitted Infections.
The provider care teams can answer specific questions about your health concerns. There are several websites that have excellent information such as, https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html and https://www.cdc.gov/womens-health/features/index.html
Consider the month of October as an opportunity to review your health needs specific to your age and family history. An annual well- woman checkup covers many preventive screenings to promote overall health. This also can provide a chance to set health goals and speak to a provider about any concerns you may be having.
Breast Cancer Awareness also promotes annual preventive health screenings, including the Pap test, which can find changes in a woman’s cervix before cancer develops. According to the American Cancer Society, the greatest risk factor for cervical cancer is infection from the human papilloma virus, a sexually transmitted disease that can cause changes in the cervix over time. Colorectal cancer screening focus is prevention. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have changed the recommendations for testing starting at age 45. Not counting some kinds of skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
The CDC is tracking the rapid rise of Diabetes especially among young people and children. In the US, 29.7 million people of all ages—or 8.9% of the U.S. population—had diagnosed diabetes. Make the time to get your A1C tested, improve your lifestyle habits, and ask your provider team to place a referral to our Dietician.
Each month, KAHC reviews the needed preventive health screenings of its patients. A staff member may talk or call with patients about the importance of regular medical screenings. We now have a new Virtual Education Center which allows your provider team to educate our beneficiaries on the merits of health prevention strategies that work best for you. specific to your needs.
Women serve as caregivers for their families, putting the needs of their spouses, partners, children and parents before their own. As a result, women’s health and well-being becomes secondary. As health care professionals, we have a responsibility to support the women we know and do everything we can to help them take steps for longer, healthier, happier lives.
Women often forget when they had a preventive health screening, schedule during your birthday month or follow along the health observances to maintain current on your due and overdue screenings. United States Preventive Services Task Force published a useful guide o screenings at https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/topic_search_results?topic_status=P
To schedule a Women’s preventive Health visit, call (866) LEE-KAHC or (866) 533-5242 or use TRICARE Online, www.tricareonline.com.
| Date Taken: | 10.01.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.06.2025 20:35 |
| Story ID: | 550008 |
| Location: | FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, US |
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