Men's Health
Men’s Health by the Decade
At Holy Cross Health, we care about all our male patients and community members and want to help you to get and/or stay healthy.
Build a foundation of health by visiting your primary care doctor annually and getting the proper screenings for your age and individual health. Did you know that men's screenings are different than women's screenings?
Here are health tips for men at any age
In Your 20s, 30s, 40s
General health
- Full checkup – Including weight,height and blood work.
- Sleep habits – Discuss at your annual exam.
- Thyroid (TSH) test – Discuss with your doctor or nurse.
Immunizations
- Seasonal influenza vaccine – Yearly.
- Tetanus-diphtheria- pertussis booster vaccine – Every 10 years.
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – Up to age 26.
- Meningococcal vaccine – Discuss with your doctor or nurse if you are a college student or military recruit.
- COVID-19 vaccine
Oral health:
- Dental cleaning and exam – Every 12-24 months; discuss with your dentist.
For men 40+
General health
- Full checkup – Including weight and height, and blood work.
- Sleep habits – Discuss at your annual exam.
- Thyroid (TSH) test – Discuss with your doctor or nurse.
- Hepatitis C (HCV) screening – Get this one-time screening if you were born between 1945 and 1965
Immunizations
- Seasonal influenza vaccine – Yearly.
- Tetanus-diphtheria- pertussis booster vaccine – Every 10 years.
- COVID-19 vaccine
Oral health
- Dental cleaning and exam – Every 12-24 months; discuss with your dentist.
Screenings
Suggested screenings for men starting at age 40 include:
- Skin – skin screening is based on individual risk and you should consult with your primary care provider at your annual exam.
- Colon – Colorectal screenings should begin at age 45 and continue through 75. Colorectal screenings can prevent up to 90% of all colon cancers.
- Individuals with family history of cancer or a higher risk for cancer should seek advice from their medical provider on recommended screenings.
- Prostate – prostate exams are done as directed by your primary care provider.
- Bone – A bone density exam is recommended at age 65 or earlier if you are high risk. For information about scheduling your bone density exam, call 954-202-0277.
- Lung – A low-dose CT scan is available for those 55 and older who meet screening criteria. For information about scheduling a lung screening, click here.