Women's Health

Breast cancer is most treatable if it’s caught early. For most women, breast cancer prevention starts with a mammogram. Mammograms can often catch tissue changes well before you or your doctor can feel them. Because 90-95% of all breast cancer cases are found in women with no family history¹, doctors recommend that women ages 40 to 74 get a mammogram every one to two years, even if they don’t have a family history of breast cancer.

Use our online provider search to find and schedule your mammogram at a location near you today.

For women who have an intimate relationship (even a committed, monogamous one), staying healthy requires regular screenings. Guidelines recommend yearly STI screenings, particularly for gonorrhea and chlamydia.

For years chlamydia has remained among the top reportable diseases according to the Utah Department of Public Health. Chlamydia is curable; however, it is often symptomless and may go untreated. If not treated, it can lead to chronic pelvic pain, infertility, or other problems. The most common age range for chlamydia is 16-24. Help keep our younger population healthy by having your children in this age range tested yearly if they are sexually active. It is also advised that Chlamydia testing be done yearly if this age range is on birth control for any reason. The screening test is easily done and considered preventive so should not require a copay, coinsurance, or deductible on most plans.

Heart attacks and heart disease are often associated with men, but the truth is that over 44% of women are living with some form of heart disease, and it is the #1 killer of women in America. So, while the heart attack stereotype is often an older man, it’s important to recognize that heart disease is a silent killer most women will have to face in our lifetimes.

To decrease your risk, get your cholesterol and blood pressure checked regularly and take medications (including statins) as prescribed. You can improve your heart health by choosing healthy habits like quitting smoking, exercising regularly, managing stress levels, and enjoying a balanced diet, which includes low sodium, high fiber, and decreased saturated fat intake. It is also important to monitor and record your blood pressure at home and share your home readings with your provider. Learn more about heart disease risk factors.

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If there’s one thing you can do to improve your health, and the health of your family, it’s to make sure to adhere to recommended vaccine schedules². All diseases are tragic, but this is especially true of the ones we could have prevented with a simple shot. And getting vaccinated isn't just for you—it helps protect those most at risk who may not be able to get immunized due to age or medical conditions.

Some immunizations (vaccinations) are recommended at specific ages. This is based on scientific data and helps protect from diseases when individuals are most vulnerable. Be sure to get the facts about immunizations from a trusted source and talk to your doctor about what other vaccines you or your loved ones might need. Learn more about why it’s important to get vaccinated.