Manage Your Health
If you want to maintain your best health, the most important thing you can do is stay up-to-date on your various yearly screenings. When conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol are diagnosed early, it’s easier to get those conditions under control so they don’t rule your life. And Avera can help!
Manage your health and live better with the yearly screenings offered at Avera locations across the Upper Midwest and more.
Helpful Checkups for Every Age
For optimal health at every age, you can take advantage of specific checkups, tests and screenings. Physical exams, cholesterol checks, colonoscopies and other exams can detect issues before they become serious concerns. View screenings recommended for your age group:
Recommended Screenings by Age
AGE 18-39
Blood Pressure Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Immunizations
MEN
Testicular Exam
WOMEN
Breast Exam
Pelvic Exam and Pap Smear
AGE 40-64
Blood Pressure Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Colon Cancer Screening
Immunizations
Physical Exam
Lung Cancer Screening
MEN
Prostate Exam
WOMEN
Breast Exams and Mammograms
Pelvic Exam and Pap Smear
AGE 65 and Older
Blood Pressure Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Colon Cancer Screening
Immunizations
Physical Exam
Lung Cancer Screening
MEN
Prostate Exam
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
WOMEN
Breast Exams and Mammograms
Osteoporosis Screening
Pelvic Exam
In addition to regular screenings, you can take simple steps each day. Learn 10 steps to manage your health.
Healthy Weight Services
Maintaining an ideal weight for your body contributes to your overall health. You might have more energy, move without pain and better manage chronic health conditions. You might even prevent disease from developing.
Whatever your goal, whatever your why — Avera supports you on your healthy weight journey with services tailored to your needs. Supervision from your primary care provider, a registered dietitian and/or other experts helps ensure safety and accountability.
Sign up for our healthy weight email series for tips on choosing healthy foods, managing stress and improving your fitness.
Sports Physicals
A sports physical helps ensure student athletes are in top physical condition to compete.
The easiest way to guarantee your child is ready to compete is to schedule a yearly checkup. Yearly checkups can be used as a sports physical; however, a sports physical is not a substitute for a yearly checkup.
A yearly checkup covers the entire health spectrum of a child - mind, body and spirit - and is good for one full year. Avera recommends a checkup at least 3 months before beginning any sports, so schedule one as soon as possible.
Living with a Chronic Condition
If you live with a chronic condition, communicate openly with your provider to better understand and manage your health. The more you know, the more you’ll feel satisfied with your visit to the doctor. Check out 10 questions to ask your doctor.
Insurance Information
A yearly checkup with your primary care provider or family doctor is vital to long-term wellness. Yearly checkups are 100% covered by most insurance plans — that’s zero cost to you. Contact your health insurer with any questions about coverage.
AveraChart
Be a more active partner in your health care with AveraChart – a free and secure way to access your health care information and communicate with your care team.