Visit Vale Health Marketplace?
You are leaving balladhealth.org to visit Vale Health’s Wellness Marketplace.
Disclaimer: Ballad Health does not sponsor, endorse or recommend any product or resource listed in the marketplace.
Image
Preventive Screenings at Ballad Health
Take control of your health journey with awareness and proactive care.
Annual health screenings are vital to catching potential health concerns early, empowering you to take charge of your well-being.
Routine screenings can catch risks before symptoms show
Why annual health screenings are important
It might be easy to skip an annual check-in because you’re not experiencing symptoms, but annual screenings can help find problems early on when they may be easier to treat.
It all starts with a conversation between you and your primary care provider about what tests are right for you and when to begin screening.
43
Primary Care locations
for you to choose from.
29
Counties served
in the Appalachian Highlands.
Mammograms
Ages: Annual mammograms are recommended between the ages of 40 and 54. For ages 55 and older, you can do yearly or bi-yearly screenings.
Risk factors: Family or personal history of breast cancer, dense breast tissue, early menstruation before age 12, and late menopause after age 55.
Learn more: Mammograms at Ballad Health.
Cervical cancer
Ages: Start with an HPV test at 21, repeating every five years until 65.
Risk factors: HPV, sexual history, poor hygiene, smoking, weakened immune system and prolonged use of oral contraceptive pills.
Learn more: Cervical cancer screenings at Ballad Health.
Colorectal cancer
Ages: Start regular screening at 45, and continue until 75.
Risk factors: Family history of adenomatous polyps or colorectal cancer.
Learn more: Colorectal cancer screenings at Ballad Health.
High blood pressure
Ages: Regular screening recommended for ages 18 and up.
Risk factors: Unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use and alcohol use.
Learn more: Heart disease screenings at Ballad Health.
Diabetes
Ages: Screen for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults 35 to 70.
Risk factors: Parent or sibling with diabetes, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, polycystic ovary syndrome and history of heart disease
Learn more: Diabetes screenings at Ballad Health.
Patient Stories
Though the lump didn’t appear to be cancer, she elected to have it removed. Thank goodness she did.
Find your Primary Care Provider
Choosing your primary care provider is the first step towards investing in your health future. Establishing this relationship and continuum of care unlocks the door to a healthier, vibrant life.
If you’re interested in preventive screenings or feel you’re at high risk, your doctor will help guide you along the journey.