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Stay on Track: Plan Your Women’s Health Screenings with AdventHealth Regular screenings are essential for maintaining your overall health. Some can help identify concerns early, and others give you an opportunity to work with your doctor on a customized care plan to help you stay well and feel whole.
explains Doreen. It’s recommended that you start checking your blood pressure regularly starting at age 18. Tracking your lipid panel is also important — this includes your total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and lipids.
AdventHealth for Women’s Health Navigator Doreen Forsythe, BSN, RN is here to help explain the health screenings women should never skip.
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