Health Screening

Regular health screening is considered essential for optimal health and wellbeing. Individuals frequently neglect their own health which over time can lead to serious consequences. Many common ailments such as high blood pressure and raised cholesterol are symptomless, but can be easily detected and treated effectively, reducing the long term risk of more serious health complications.

Taking part in a regular health screen at Wesley Corporate Health is possibly one of the single most important things an individual can do to look after their own long-term health and wellbeing. Our experienced team of health professionals will take and in depth look at all aspects effecting ones health including personal medical history, family history, pathology, skin checks, psychological wellbeing, exercise, alcohol, smoking and diet and nutritional habits.

The following lists are a guideline only, which will be further tailored to your individual needs by our experienced health professionals.

Male

Age 20-29

· Blood pressure check

· Cholesterol check

· Skin check

· Body composition analysis

· Sexual health check, including urine test (Chlamydia)  with any change of partner

· Review of immunisation status, especially tetanus, diphtheria, and hepatitis B

Age 30-39

· BP and cholesterol check

· Body composition analysis

· Skin check

· Sexual health check

· For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders: blood test for diabetes

Age 40-49

· Blood pressure check

· Cholesterol check

· Eye examination

· Body composition analysis

· Blood test for diabetes

· Rectal examination to assess Prostate and Prostate Specific Antigen blood test

Age 50-59

· BP and cholesterol check

· Body composition analysis

· Eye examination

· Blood test for diabetes

· Prostate examination and PSA blood test

· Medication review

· For Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders: annual flu vaccination and five yearly pneumococcal vaccine

· Rectal examination to assess Prostate and Prostate Specific Antigen blood test

· Review of Tetanus vaccination

· Fecal Occult blood testing

· Blood test for diabetes

· Urinalysis

· Osteoporosis risk assessment (Bone Mineral Density scan)

Age 60-69

· As above plus:

· Annual flu vaccination

· Five yearly pneumococcal vaccine (total 5 over 2 years)

· Careful review of all medications

Age 70 and over

· BP and cholesterol check

· Body composition analysis

· Eye examination

· Blood test for diabetes

· Medication review

· Rectal examination to assess Prostate and Prostate Specific Antigen blood test

· Pneumococcal vaccination every 5 years

· Blood test for diabetes

· Mood check

· Review compliance with a regular exercise regime to reduce Osteoporosis risk and optimise mood and balance

Female

Age 20-29

· Blood pressure and Cholesterol check

· Skin check

· Body composition analysis

· Sexual health check, including urine test (Chlamydia) with any change of partner

· Pap smear test every 2 years, starting within 2 years of first sexual intercourse

· HPV vaccination

· Review of immunisation status, especially tetanus, diphtheria, and hepatitis B

Age 30-39

· BP and cholesterol check

· Body composition analysis

· Skin check

· Sexual health check

· Pap smear test

· For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders: blood test diabetes

· Discuss breast self examination

Age 40-49

· Blood Pressure check

· Cholesterol check

· Blood test for Diabetes

· Body composition analysis

· Skin check

· Pap smear test

· Eye examination

· Osteoporosis risk assessment (Bone Mineral Density scan)

· Mammogram (Women aged 40-49 may also choose to have a mammogram)

Age 50-59

· BP and cholesterol check

· Body composition analysis

· Skin check

· Medication review

· Eye examination

· For Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders: annual flu vaccination and five yearly pneumococcal vaccine

· Review tetanus vaccination status

· Fecal occult blood testing

· Blood test for Diabetes

· Pap smear test

· Discuss bone density test

· Mammogram every 2 years until the age 70

Age 60-69

· BP and cholesterol check

· Body composition analysis

· Skin check

· Careful review of all medications

· Eye examination

· Five yearly pneumococcal vaccine (total 5 over 2 years)

· Annual flu vaccination

· Blood test for Diabetes

· Pap smear test until age 70

· Mammogram until age 70

Age 70 and over

· BP and cholesterol check

· Body composition analysis

· Skin check

· Careful review of all medications

· Eye examination

· Pneumococcal vaccination every 5 years

· Annual flu vaccination

· Blood test for Diabetes

· Mood check

· Review compliance with a regular exercise regime to reduce Osteoporosis risk and optimise mood and balance

 

Reference

“Save Your Life: Your GP’s 6 Step Guide to Staying Healthy Longer” by Prof. Leanne Rowe AM and Prof. Michael Kidd, endorsed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, www.ebooks.com/ebooks/book_display.asp?IID=315042

For More Information

Wesley Corporate Health

Level 2 / 46 Edward Street

Brisbane  Qld  4000

Phone:  07 3234 2600

Email: wellness@weshealth.com.au

Disclaimer

This Fact Sheet is provided for your information only and does not replace qualified medical advice. The information provided may not apply to every person or all situations. A medical practitioner should be consulted for all treatment and medication.