Access to Health Services

Community Interventions

The following evidence-based community interventions come from the Guide to Community Preventive Services , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Cancer Prevention and Control, Client-Oriented Screening Interventions: Reducing Out-of-Pocket Costs

Reducing out-of-pocket costs to increase cancer screening may include providing vouchers, reimbursing clients, or reducing health insurance costs associated with screening tests. Learn more 

Cancer Prevention and Control, Client-Oriented Screening Interventions: Reducing Structural Barriers

Reducing structural barriers to increase screening may include increasing hours of operation, providing child care, or addressing language or cultural factors. Learn more 

Diabetes Prevention and Control: Case Management Interventions to Improve Glycemic Control

Case management involves planning, coordinating, and providing health care for all people affected by a disease, such as diabetes. Learn more 

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Consumer Information

The following consumer resources are from the Quick Guide to Healthy Living at healthfinder.gov.

Get Screened

Screenings are medical tests that check for diseases. Find out which screenings you need.

Men: Take Charge of Your Health

You can lower your risk of serious health problems by making small changes.

Take Charge of Your Health Care

Play an active role in your health care. Speak up and ask questions when you are at the doctor's office.

Protect Your Health as You Grow Older

Staying active and eating healthy foods can help you live longer and better.

Make the Most of Your Baby's Visit to the Doctor (Ages 0 to 11 months)

Babies need to go to the doctor for a “well-baby visit” 6 times during their first year. Prepare for your baby's next visit by making a list of questions to ask the doctor.

Make the Most of Your Child's Visit to the Doctor (Ages 1 to 4)

Children ages 1 to 4 need to go to the doctor for a “well-child visit” a total of 7 times. Get the most out of your child's next visit by gathering important information to share with the doctor.

Make the Most of Your Child's Visit to the Doctor (Ages 5 to 10 years)

Children ages 5 to 10 need to go to the doctor for a “well-child visit” once a year. Get the most out of your child's next visit by making a list of questions to take to the doctor.

Make the Most of Your Child's Visit to the Doctor (Ages 11 to 14 years)

Children ages 11 to 14 need to go to the doctor for a “well-child visit” once a year. Get the most out of your child's next visit by gathering important information to share with the doctor.

Make the Most of Your Teen's Visit to the Doctor (Ages 15 to 17 years)

Teens ages 15 to 17 need to go to the doctor for a “well-child visit” once a year. Encourage your teen to get involved in doctors' visits.

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