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Get Important Shots: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Also available in: Spanish

Learn what shots (vaccinations) are recommended for adults and can help you stay healthy. ... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Get Screened: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Many diseases can be prevented or cured if they are found early. That’s why it’s so important to get screened.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Important Screening Tests: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Getting screening tests is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Talk with a doctor or nurse about scheduling important screenings. ... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Affordable Care Act and the Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Also available in: Spanish

Learn about preventive services covered by the Affordable Care Act in healthfinder.gov’s Quick Guide to Healthy Living. Find practical tips and resources to help you and your family stay healthy. ... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

myhealthfinder Widget

Use the myhealthfinder widget to get personalized recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce based on age and sex. ... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Find a HIV Testing Site Near You

Also available in: Spanish

Find answers to many questions about HIV and STD testing. Locate a testing site near you.... Details >

CDC National Prevention Information Network

Adult Vision Screening

Half of all blindness can be prevented. A vision screening does not replace an eye doctor's exam, but it can help identify people who are at risk for eye disease.... Details >

Prevent Blindness America

Benefits for Seniors of New Affordable Care Act Rules on Expanding Prevention Coverage

Find out what preventive and wellness services are provided free of charge by Medicare for seniors.... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is a procedure that can detect early signs of colorectal or colon cancer. Learn how colonoscopy is performed, how to prepare for, and begin routine screenings.... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

ePSS: Electronic Preventive Services Selector

Search and Browse on your PDA or mobile device the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for screening, counseling, and preventive medication based on a person's age, sex, and p... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Find a Health Center

Find a Federally-funded health center near you for low-cost care based on your income. ... Details >

Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration

Find a Health Center iPhone Application

Download this iPhone app to find aFederally-funded health center near you for low-cost care based on your income.... Details >

Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration

Medicare.gov: Getting Started

Also available in: Spanish

Try Medicare's free, secure online service for accessing personalized information regarding your Medicare benefits and services.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Men: Get the Preventive Medical Tests You Need

Screening tests can find diseases early, when they’re easiest to treat. Find out which preventive medical tests you need to stay healthy. ... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age - (PDF)

Also available in: Spanish

Use the information in this pamphlet to help you stay healthy. Learn about which screening tests to take, whether you need medicines to prevent diseases, and steps you can take toward good health. ... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Preventive Care

Under the Affordable Care Act, you and your family may be eligible for some important preventive services — which can help you avoid illness and improve your health — at no additional cost to you. Rea... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Preventive Services Checklist

Take this checklist to your doctor or other health care provider, and ask which Medicare-covered preventive services are right for you. ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Preventive Services Covered Under the Affordable Care Act

If you have a new health insurance plan or insurance policy, find out which preventive services must be covered without your having to pay a copayment or co-insurance or meet your deductible. ... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Preventive Services for Healthy Living

Also available in: Spanish

Preventive services such as screenings, immunizations, and advice from your doctor are available to help you stay healthy. Find out which preventive services are right for you.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

Learn about the work and recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention. ... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age - (PDF)

Also available in: Spanish

Find recommendations for women that can help you stay healthy. Learn about which screening tests to get, whether you need medicines to prevent diseases, and steps you can take for good health. ... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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