KentuckyOne Health Encouraging Community Members to Take Advantage of Several Preventive Services - Archived

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KentuckyOne Health Encouraging Community Members
to Take Advantage of Preventive Services
Most wellness exams and services covered by insurance companies

Bardstown, Ky. (July 5, 2017) – Wellness and prevention are essential for good health, which is why KentuckyOne Health is encouraging community members to take advantage of their covered wellness services. Most insurance companies cover preventive services at 100%. This includes the following services:

·      Biometric screenings
·      Annual wellness exam with a Primary Care Provider
·      Screening Mammogram
·      A1C Test for Diabetics
·      Flu Vaccine

Biometric Screenings
Biometric screenings are offered at your primary care provider office, for a quick check of weight, cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure.

Annual Wellness Exam with a Primary Care Provider
This important exam will create an annual personalized prevention plan through the completion of Health Risk Assessments and a review of things such as your medical history, medications and appropriate screenings.

Screening Mammogram
Based on your medical history and primary care provider’s recommendation, most women begin annual breast cancer screening with mammograms between ages 40 to 44. At age 45, women should have a mammogram every year. At age 55, your primary care provider may recommend continuing yearly screenings or getting a mammogram every two years.

A1C Test for Diabetics
If you have diabetes, you should have an A1C test at least twice each year to find out your long-term blood glucose control. The A1C test provides a 3-month average of your blood sugar levels to see if your diabetes management plan is working.

Flu Vaccine
Getting an annual flu vaccination not only protects you, but the people around you – including those who are vulnerable to serious illness such as babies, young children, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions.

A primary care provider is the main provider in overall health and offers preventive care on an ongoing basis. It’s important to visit your health provider once a year to assess changes to your family medical history, such as smoking, drinking and exercise habits; vital signs like blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature; and to receive a top-to-bottom physical overview of the lungs, heart, extremities, abdomen and more.

Regular visits help ensure your primary care provider keep track of your health changes and also help you better understand and manage your health.

Check your insurance plan to make sure you are taking full advantage of preventive coverage. You can find information on preventive coverage at www.healthcare.gov.

To schedule an appointment with a primary care physician, visit chooseyourdoor.org or call 888.570.8091 to find a provider near you.


About Flaget Memorial Hospital
Flaget Memorial Hospital, part of KentuckyOne Health, is located in Bardstown, KY. The 52-bed facility provides care for patients from Nelson, Hardin, Marion, Washington, Spencer, Bullitt and LaRue counties. The award-winning hospital was founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Nationally recognized for orthopedic care, surgical care and inpatient satisfaction, the hospital offers a complete array of services, including cancer care, weight loss surgery, cosmetic care, pain management, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and maternity care. The Cancer Center is proud to be able to provide full support and cancer care to patients through its medical and radiation oncology programs.

About KentuckyOne Health
KentuckyOne Health, one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth, has more than 200 locations, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies in Kentucky and southern Indiana. KentuckyOne Health is dedicated to bringing wellness, healing and hope to all, including the underserved.
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