Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Medicare recipients should be aware of Preventative Services that they may be entitled to, many of which could be life saving:

"Welcome to Medicare" visit (includes a referral for an ultrasound screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm for eligible beneficiaries)
Adult Immunization--Influenza Immunization, Pneumococcal Vaccination, Hepatitis B Vaccination
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Screening Mammography
Screening Pap Test and Pelvic Examination
Prostate Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Disease Screening
Diabetes Screening
Glaucoma Screening
Bone Mass Measurement
Diabetes Self-Management, Supplies, and Services
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Smoking Cessation