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Our goal is to help our members prevent illness and identify
problems before they become serious. One way to achieve this
goal is to provide our members with health-related resources and
information that will assist them in managing and monitoring
their own health.
A wealth of information is available at your fingertips
that address issues such as men's, women's, and children's health,
diseases, weight management and other issues that may interest you.
Explore the available information by clicking on the following link: www.intelihealth.com
Preventive Health Guidelines
Another way to manage your own health is by following
the "Preventive Health Guidelines" that have been
developed by health experts. These procedures and tests, listed
below, may help you to prevent illness and identify problems
before they become serious. Help your doctor to manage your
health by requesting and following these recommendations within
the time frames that are listed.
| Screening and Immunization Recommendations |
| Height & Weight |
Periodically |
| Blood Pressure |
Periodically |
Colorectal Cancer - Fecal Occult
Blood Test
or Flexible Sigmoidoscopy |
Beginning at age 50 (interval & test
to be determined by physician) |
| Non-fasting, Total Blood Cholesterol
Test |
Every five years
(for men ages 35 - 65)
(for women ages 45 - 65) |
| Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster (Td) |
Periodically (typically every
10 years after completion of primary series) |
| Influenza Vaccine |
Annually beginning at age 50 (or younger
for high risk patients) |
| Pneumococcal Vaccine |
One time (A booster may be required) |
| WOMEN ONLY |
| Clinical Breast Exam |
Annually (ages 50-69) |
| Mammogram |
Every 1-2 years
(ages 40-69) |
| Pap Smear & Pelvic Examination |
Annually until 2 consecutive negative
screens, then every 1-3 years |
| Bone Density Measurement Screening |
For women at risk of osteoporosis
(interval to be determined by physician) |
| Rubella Serology or Vaccination |
For women of childbearing age
(interval to be determined by physician) |
| MEN ONLY |
| Prostate Cancer |
Screening Beginning at age 50
or as
discussed with physician |
Health Information Links
Riverside Physician Network is committed to providing our
patients and community with the latest and most reliable health
resources. If you have specific questions regarding health
issues, please ask your primary care giver.
For general research on health topics, we recommend the following
links:
Health Education
Health Education classes are available for members of Riverside
Physician Network. The health enhancement programs available
to our patients will help you lead a healthier life by providing
you with the tools and information you need to stay healthy.
Classes
include Diabetes Control, Adult Weight Management,
Prenatal Care, Healthy Heart, Hypertension and many more.
You can contact the health educator directly. For more
information,
physicians and members may call the Registered Dietician and Patient Education
Coordinator at 909.796.8528.
| Medical Nutrition
Therapy and/or Health Education for: (Pediatric - Adult) |
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Type I (pump patients)
Type II
Gestational (follow the sweet success guidelines) |
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Weight management: Weight loss
or weight gain
Gastric Bypass Surgery patient (pre and post surgery)
Anorexia/Bulimia |
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Dyslipidemia
Hyerlipidemia/CAD
CHF |
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IBS
Dumping syndrome
Celiac Sprue
Crohns Disease |
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