Population Health Management
Naval Health Clinic New England Population Health Management is a main resource for health promotion and disease prevention activities. Each Population Health Team manages patient populations and ensures appropriate preventive care services.
Preventive care services include health screenings, checkups, and other medical procedures to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems. If you are due for a preventive screening listed below, please contact your healthcare team by:
Preventive Care Timeline
Wellness Visit (Ages 18+): Annual
Colorectal Cancer Screening (Ages 45-75):
- Colonoscopy: Every 10 years (unless doctor orders sooner)
- Screening Cologuard: Every three years
- Screening Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT): Annual
Breast Cancer Screening (Age 40-74):
- Screening Mammogram: Every 2 years starting at age 40
Cervical Cancer Screening (Ages 21-64):
- PAP Smear (Ages 21-65): Every 3 years
- HPV + PAP Smear (Ages 30-65): Every 5 years
Chlamydia Screening (Ages 16-24): Annual
Diabetes Screening (Ages 18+): Annual
Note: If you have already completed a Preventive Exam such as Mammogram, Colonoscopy, Pap/HPV simply notify your PCM and provide the report so the team can update your chart. Updates to screening status: address PCM via MHS Genesis patient portal message.
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