Your Health at Every Age
It’s always good to know what makes you feel happy, healthy and strong! As we go through life, our bodies and health needs change, but it can be complicated to determine which health screenings and tests are appropriate for your age.
No matter what your age, Trinity Health Michigan is dedicated to helping everyone maintain good health and live life to their fullest. That’s why we created these Decade Flyers – a helpful list of suggested screening tests and procedures specific to your age group. Whether you’re 23 or 83, we have the tools to help you navigate your health. We even have decade cards for men!
To view or download yours, click your decade below.
Women's Health
General Health
- Annual preventative care – yearly visit that includes weight, height, blood pressure, screenings, age appropriate history and exam, and creation of individual preventative care plan
- Chronic health conditions – review current diagnoses and medications at least yearly
- Sleep habits – discuss at your annual exam
- Thyroid (TSH) test – discuss with your provider
- HIV screening – once before age 65; get additional testing if you are at risk for HIV infection (have had unprotected sex, sexually transmitted disease or used drugs with needles)
- Hepatitis C (HCV) screening – get this one time between ages 18 and 79
Heart Health
- Blood pressure test – everyone one to five years depending on risk; discuss with your provider
- Baseline cholesterol panel – total, LDL, HDL and triglycerides
Prediabetes & Diabetes
- Blood glucose and/or A1c test – every one to three years if overweight or obese or risk factors are present
Breast Health
- Breast self-exam – become familiar with your breasts so you can identify any changes and discuss with your provider
Reproductive Health
- Pap test – every one to five years; discuss with your provider
- Pelvic exam – discuss with your provider
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests – both partners should get tested for STIs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse; get a chlamydia test yearly until age 24 if sexually active; after age 25, get this test if you have new or multiple partners
Mental Health Screening
- Depression screening – yearly
Eye & Ear Health
- Comprehensive eye exam – discuss with your provider
- Hearing test – every 10 years
Skin Health
- Skin exam – monthly self-exam of skin and moles, and as part of a routine full checkup with your provider
Oral Health
- Dental cleaning and exam – every 12 to 24 months; discuss with your dentist
Immunizations
- COVID-19 vaccine – discuss with your provider
- Influenza vaccine – yearly
- Tetanus-diptheria-pertussis booster vaccine – every 10 years
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – up to age 26; if age 27 or older, discuss with your provider
- Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningococcal vaccines – discuss with your provider
- Pneumococcal vaccine – discuss with your provider
General Health
- Annual preventative care visit – yearly visit that includes weight, height, blood pressure, screenings, age appropriate history and exam, and creation of individual preventative care plan
- Chronic health conditions – review current diagnoses and medications at least yearly
- Sleep habits – discuss at your annual exam
- Thyroid (TSH) test – discuss with your provider
- HIV screening – once before age 65; get additional testing if you are at risk for HIV infection (have had unprotected sex, sexually transmitted disease or used drugs with needles)
- Hepatitis C (HCV) screening – get this one time between ages 18 and 79
Heart Health
- Blood pressure test – everyone one to five years depending on risk; discuss with your provider
- Cholesterol panel – total, LDL, HDL and triglycerides; discuss with your provider
Prediabetes & Diabetes
- Blood glucose and/or A1c test – every one to three years if overweight or obese or risk factors are present
Breast Health
- Breast self-exam – become familiar with your breasts so you can identify any changes and discuss with your provider
Reproductive Health
- Pap test – every one to five years; discuss with your provider
- Pelvic exam – discuss with your provider
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests – both partners should get tested for STIs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse; get a chlamydia test yearly if you have new or multiple partners
Mental Health Screening
- Depression screening – yearly
Eye & Ear Health
- Comprehensive eye exam – discuss with your provider
- Hearing test – every 10 years
Skin Health
- Skin exam – monthly self-exam of skin and moles, and as part of a routine full checkup with your provider
Oral Health
- Dental cleaning and exam – every 12 to 24 months; discuss with your dentist
Immunizations
- COVID-19 vaccine – discuss with your provider
- Influenza vaccine – yearly
- Tetanus-diptheria-pertussis booster vaccine – every 10 years
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – discuss with your provider
- Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningococcal vaccines – discuss with your provider
- Pneumococcal vaccine – discuss with your provider
General Health
- Annual preventative care visit – including weight, height, blood pressure, screenings and creation of individual preventative care plan
- Chronic health conditions – review current diagnoses and medications at least yearly
- Sleep habits – discuss at your annual exam
- Thyroid (TSH) test – discuss with your provider
- HIV screening – once before age 65; get additional testing if you are at risk for HIV infection (have had unprotected sex, sexually transmitted disease or used drugs with needles)
- Hepatitis C (HCV) screening – get this one time between ages 18 and 79
Heart Health
- Blood pressure test – at least yearly
- Cholesterol panel – total, LDL, HDL and triglycerides; discuss with your provider
Bone Health
- Bone density screening – discuss with your provider
Prediabetes & Diabetes
- Blood glucose and/or A1c test – every one to three years if overweight or obese or risk factors are present
Breast Health
- Breast self-exam – become familiar with your breasts so you can identify any changes and discuss with your provider
- Mammogram – every one to two years; official recommendations vary; discuss the schedule that is right for you with your provider
Colorectal Health
- Fecal immunoassay test, FIT-DNA test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy – starting at age 45, get screened for colorectal cancer; talk to your provider about the best screening test for you and how often you need it
Reproductive Health
- Pap test – every one to 5 years; discuss with your provider
- Pelvic exam – discuss with your provider
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests – both partners should get tested for STIs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse; get a chlamydia test yearly if you have new or multiple partners
Mental Health Screening
- Depression screening – yearly
Eye & Ear Health
- Comprehensive eye exam – baseline exam at age 40, then every two to four years as your provider advises
- Hearing test – every 10 years
Skin Health
- Skin exam – monthly self-exam of skin and moles, and as part of a routine full checkup with your provider
Oral Health
- Dental cleaning and exam – every 12 to 24 months; discuss with your dentist
Immunizations
- COVID-19 vaccine – discuss with your provider
- Influenza vaccine – yearly
- Tetanus-diptheria-pertussis booster vaccine – every 10 years
- Pneumococcal vaccine – discuss with your provider
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – discuss with your provider
- Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningococcal vaccines – discuss with your provider
General Health
- Annual preventative care visit – including weight, height, blood pressure, screenings and creation of individual preventative care plan
- Chronic health conditions – review current diagnoses and medications at least yearly
- Sleep habits – discuss at your annual exam
- Thyroid (TSH) test – discuss with your provider
- HIV screening – once before age 65; get additional testing if you are at risk for HIV infection (have had unprotected sex, sexually transmitted disease or used drugs with needles)
- Hepatitis C (HCV) screening – get this one time between ages 18 and 79
Lung Health
- Low-dose CT – through age 80 based on current or past smoking history
Heart Health
- Blood pressure test – at least yearly
- Cholesterol panel – total, LDL, HDL and triglycerides; discuss with your provider
Bone Health
- Bone density screening – discuss with your provider
Prediabetes & Diabetes
- Blood glucose or A1c test – every one to three years if overweight or obese or risk factors are present
Breast Health
- Breast self-exam – become familiar with your breasts so you can identify any changes and discuss with your provider
- Mammogram – every one to two years; official recommendations vary; discuss the schedule that is right for you with your provider
Reproductive Health
- Pap test – every one to five years; discuss with your provider
- Pelvic exam – discuss with your provider
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests – both partners should get tested for STIs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse; get a chlamydia test yearly if you have new or multiple partners
Mental Health Screening
- Depression screening – yearly
Colorectal Health
- Fecal immunoassay test, FIT-DNA test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy – talk to your provider about the best screening test for you and how often you need it
Eye & Ear Health
- Comprehensive eye exam – every two to four years until age 55, then every one to two years
- Hearing test – every three years
Skin Health
- Skin exam – monthly self-exam of skin and moles, and as part of a routine full checkup with your provider
Oral Health
- Dental cleaning and exam – every 12 to 24 months; discuss with your dentist
Immunizations
- COVID-19 vaccine – discuss with your provider
- Influenza vaccine – yearly
- Tetanus-diptheria-pertussis booster vaccine – every 10 years
- Pneumococcal vaccine – one or two doses; discuss with your provider
- Herpes zoster vaccine (to prevent shingles) – two doses
- Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningococcal vaccines – discuss with your provider
General Health
- Annual preventative care visit (65+ annual wellness visit and Part B Medicare) – including weight, height, blood pressure, screenings and creation of individual preventative care plan
- Chronic health conditions – review current diagnoses and medications at least yearly
- Sleep habits – discuss at your annual exam
- Thyroid (TSH) test – discuss with your provider
- HIV screening – once before age 65; get additional testing if you are at risk for HIV infection (have had unprotected sex, sexually transmitted disease or used drugs with needles)
- Hepatitis C (HCV) screening – get this one time between ages 18 and 79
Lung Health
- Low-dose CT – through age 80 based on current or past smoking history
Heart Health
- Blood pressure test – at least yearly
- Cholesterol panel – total, LDL, HDL and triglycerides; discuss with your provider
Bone Health
- Bone density screening – get a bone mineral test at least once at age 65; talk to your provider about repeat testing
Prediabetes & Diabetes
- Blood glucose or A1c test – every one to three years if overweight or obese or risk factors are present
Breast Health
- Breast self-exam – become familiar with your breasts to identify any changes and discuss with your provider
- Mammogram – every one to two years; official recommendations vary; discuss the schedule that is right for you with your provider
Mental Health Screening
- Depression screening – yearly
Reproductive Health
- Pap test – every one to five years through age 65, then limited situations only; discuss with your provider
- Pelvic exam – discuss with your provider
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests – both partners should get tested for STIs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse; get a chlamydia test yearly if you have new or multiple partners
Colorectal Health
- Fecal immunoassay test, FIT-DNA test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy – talk to your provider about the best screening test for you and how often you need it
Eye & Ear Health
- Comprehensive eye exam – every one to two years
- Hearing test – every three years
Skin Health
- Skin exam – monthly self-exam of skin and moles, and as part of a routine full checkup with your provider
Oral Health
- Dental cleaning and exam – every 12 to 24 months; discuss with your dentist
Immunizations
- COVID-19 vaccine – discuss with your provider
- Influenza vaccine – yearly
- Tetanus-diptheria-pertussis booster vaccine – every 10 years
- Pneumococcal vaccine – one or two doses; discuss with your provider
- Herpes zoster vaccine (to prevent shingles) – two doses; discuss with your provider
- Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningococcal vaccines – discuss with your provider
General Health
- Annual wellness visit – including weight, height, blood pressure, screenings and creation of individual preventative care plan
- Chronic health conditions – review current diagnoses and medications at least yearly
- Sleep habits – discuss at your annual exam
- Thyroid (TSH) test – discuss with your provider
- HIV screening – get this test if you are at risk for HIV infection (have had unprotected sex, sexually transmitted disease or used drugs with needles)
- Hepatitis C (HCV) screening – get this one time between ages 18 and 79
Lung Health
- Low-dose CT – through age 80 based on current or past smoking history
Heart Health
- Blood pressure test – at least yearly
- Cholesterol panel – total, LDL, HDL and triglycerides; discuss with your provider
Bone Health
- Bone density screening – get a bone mineral test at least once at age 65; talk to your provider about repeat testing
Prediabetes & Diabetes
- Blood glucose or A1c test – every one to three years if overweight or obese or risk factors are present
Breast Health
- Breast self-exam – become familiar with your breasts to identify any changes and discuss with your provider
- Mammogram – every one to two years through age 74; official recommendations vary; discuss the schedule that is right for you with your provider
Mental Health Screening
- Depression screening – yearly
Reproductive Health
- Pap test – discuss with your provider
- Pelvic exam – discuss with your provider
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests – both partners should get tested for STIs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse; get a chlamydia test yearly if you have new or multiple partners
Colorectal Health
- Fecal immunoassay test, FIT-DNA test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy – talk to your provider about the best screening test for you and how often you need it
Eye & Ear Health
- Comprehensive eye exam – every one to two years
- Hearing test – every three years
Skin Health
- Skin exam – monthly self-exam of skin and moles, and as part of a routine full checkup with your provider
Oral Health
- Dental cleaning and exam – every 12 to 24 months; discuss with your dentist
Immunizations
- COVID-19 vaccine – discuss with your provider
- Influenza vaccine – yearly
- Tetanus-diptheria-pertussis booster vaccine – every 10 years
- Pneumococcal vaccine – one or two doses; discuss with your provider
- Herpes zoster vaccine (to prevent shingles) – two doses; discuss with your provider
- Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningococcal vaccines – discuss with your provider
General Health
General Health
- Annual wellness visit – including weight, height, blood pressure, screenings and creation of individual preventative care plan
- Chronic health conditions – review current diagnoses and medications at least yearly
- Sleep habits – discuss at your annual exam
- Thyroid (TSH) test – discuss with your provider
- HIV screening – get this test if you are at risk for HIV infection (have had unprotected sex, sexually transmitted disease or used drugs with needles)
Heart Health
- Blood pressure test – at least yearly
- Cholesterol panel – total, LDL, HDL and triglycerides; discuss with your provider
Bone Health
- Bone density screening – get a bone mineral test at least once at age 65; talk to your provider about repeat testing
Breast Health
- Breast self-exam – become familiar with your breasts to identify any changes and discuss with your provider
Reproductive Health
- Pap test – discuss with your provider
- Pelvic exam – discuss with your provider
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests – both partners should get tested for STIs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse; get a chlamydia test yearly if you have new or multiple partners
Mental Health Screening
- Depression screening – yearly
Eye & Ear Health
- Comprehensive eye exam – every one to two years
- Hearing test – every three years
Skin Health
- Skin exam – monthly self-exam of skin and moles, and as part of a routine full checkup with your provider
Oral Health
- Dental cleaning and exam – every 12 to 24 months; discuss with your dentist
Immunizations
- COVID-19 vaccine – discuss with your provider
- Influenza vaccine – yearly
- Tetanus-diptheria-pertussis booster vaccine – every 10 years
- Pneumococcal vaccine – one or two doses; discuss with your provider
- Herpes zoster vaccine (to prevent shingles) – two doses
Men's Health
No matter what your age, it’s always good to know what makes you feel happy, healthy and strong. The most important things you can do to stay healthy: don’t smoke, be physically active, maintain a healthy diet and weight, and follow what your health care provider recommends.
Source: Based on United States Preventive Task Force (USPTF) 2022 Recommendations