Preventative Care & Screenings
At times, our care teams may reach out to you about recommended screenings, tests, or visits based on your age, health history, pregnancy status, or your child’s needs. These preventive services help identify health concerns early — often before symptoms begin — when they are easier to treat or even prevent. Below is a quick guide explaining what these services are and why they are important for you and your ʻohana’s health.
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Preventative Screenings
Breast Cancer Screening
Eligibility:
- Women ages 40–74
Frequency:
- Every 2 years
What you do:
- Talk with your provider about getting a mammogram, you will need an order from your provider for a radiology appointment.
- Schedule your appointment with a radiology center
Why it matters:
- Finds cancer early, when it’s easier to treat
- Early detection saves lives
Click Here for more information on Breast Cancer Screenings from the American Cancer Society
Eligibility:
- Women ages 21–64
Frequency:
- Ages 21–29: Pap test every 3 years
- Ages 30–64: HPV test every 5 years (preferred)
What you do:
- Complete an HPV self-swab during your visit
- Or schedule a Pap test with your provider
Why it matters:
- Can prevent cancer before it starts
- Finds abnormal cells early so they can be treated
Click Here for more information on Cervical Cancer Screenings from the Centers for Disease Control
Click Here for more information on HPV Self Swabs from the American Cancer Society
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Eligibility:
- Adults 45–75
Frequency:
- Stool test (FIT): every year
- Stool DNA test: every 3 years
- Colonoscopy: every 10 years
What you do:
- Ask your provider about screening options
- Complete an at-home stool test or schedule a colonoscopy
Why it matters:
- Can prevent cancer before it starts
- Finds cancer early when it’s easier to treat
Click Here for more information on Colorectal Cancer Screening from the Centers for Disease Control
Eligibility:
- Adults ages 18 and older
- Medicare patients are eligible for a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit after having Medicare Part B for more than 12 months
Frequency:
- Once a year
What you do:
- Schedule and attend your yearly wellness visit
- Review your health history, medications, screenings, and wellness goals with your provider
Why it matters:
- Helps prevent illness and identify health concerns early
- Keeps you up to date on recommended screenings, vaccines, and preventive care
- Supports your overall health and well-being
Eligibility:
- Adults 18–85 with high blood pressure
Frequency:
- Every visit
- Patients diagnosed with High Blood Pressure may be called in for special appointments to monitor your BP
What you do:
- Have your blood pressure checked at each visit
- Follow your care plan and medications if prescribed
Why it matters:
- Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and kidney disease
Click Here for more information on Blood Pressure Checks from the American Heart Association
Eligibility:
- Adults 18–75 with diabetes
Frequency:
- 1–2 times per year
What you do:
- Get your A1c blood test as recommended
- Follow up with your provider to review results
Why it matters:
- Helps prevent serious complications like vision loss and kidney disease
Click Here for more information on Diabetes/A1C Screenings from the Centers for Disease Control
Eligibility:
- Pregnant patients
Frequency:
- First visit in the first trimester (or as soon as possible)
What you do:
- Schedule your first prenatal visit as soon as you know you’re pregnant
Why it matters:
- Early care helps ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby
Eligibility:
- Pregnant patients
Frequency:
- Regular visits throughout pregnancy
What you do:
- Attend all scheduled prenatal visits
- Stay in contact with your care team
Why it matters:
- Helps monitor your health and your baby’s development
Click Here for more information on Prenatal Care and Visits from the American Pregnancy Association
Eligibility:
- Patients who recently had a baby
Frequency:
- Visit between 1–12 weeks after delivery
What you do:
- Schedule your postpartum visit before leaving the hospital or during pregnancy
- Attend your follow-up visit
Why it matters:
- Supports your recovery and emotional health
- Helps prevent complications after childbirth
Click Here for more information on Postpartum Visits from ACOG
Eligibility:
- Children from birth to 15 months
Frequency:
- 6 visits by 15 months
What you do:
- Bring your child in for regular check-ups
- Stay up to date on vaccines
Why it matters:
- Tracks growth and development
- Keeps your child healthy and protected
Click Here for more information on Well Child Visits from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Eligibility:
- Children and teens 3–21 years
Frequency:
- Once a year
What you do:
- Schedule a yearly check-up
Why it matters:
- Supports physical, mental, and emotional health
Click Here for more information on Well Child Visits from the American Academy of Pediatric
Eligibility:
- Children under age 3
Frequency:
- At key ages (around 9, 18, and 24–30 months)
What you do:
- Complete a short questionnaire about your child’s development
Why it matters:
- Helps identify delays early
- Connects your child to support services if needed
Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center (HICHC) typically sends laboratory orders to Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii and Diagnostic Laboratory Services, and radiology orders to Hawaii Radiology Services.
For your convenience
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