Recommended Health Screenings

The following are important health examinations and screenings and the recommended schedules of when they should be done:

• Skin screening - Self check monthly for changing moles and freckles.
• Testicular self-exam - Self check monthly. Talk to your provider if you are concerned about results of self-exam.
• Blood pressure - Every year, unless otherwise indicated by provider.
• STD screening - Screening for Syphilis, Chlamydia, rapid plasma reagin (RPR), and HIV.  Every year, unless otherwise indicated by provider.
• Physical exam - Every 3 years, unless otherwise indicated by provider.
• Cholesterol screening - Every 5 years, or as otherwise indicated by provider.
• Tetanus (Td) Booster - Every 10 years, unless otherwise indicated by provider.
• HPV (Gardasil) Vaccine - Recommended for people age 26 and younger. Prevents 4 common HPV types: 2 that cause most genital warts and 2 that cause cancer. It protects against new HPV infections, it is not a cure for existing HPV infections or disease.  The vaccine is available at the SHWC and is a series of 3 injections. It is most effective when the second dose is given a month after the first dose and the third dose six months after the second dose.
• Dental Cleanings and Exams - Once or twice yearly for an exam and cleaning. Your dentist will evaluate if you need more frequent visits.
• Eye Exam - Every one to two years. If you have diabetes, you should visit every year.
• Breast self-exam- Self check monthly. Talk to your provider if you are concerned about results of self-exam.

Walk-In STD Testing

This test package includes testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis. Students without symptoms can walk-in for this testing package without an appointment. If a patient is experiencing STI symptoms, they are encouraged to make an appointment with a provider to determine the best testing options.