Adult Wellness
Even small changes can make a big positive difference in your overall health and wellbeing. We are here to help!
Screenings & Exam
Regular check-ups and routine screenings are important, especially as we get older. Screening means checking your body for a health condition before you have symptoms.
Guidelines and What to Expect:
- Physical Exams – all ages
- Tuberculosis (TB) – all ages
- HPV test & Pap smear – beginning at age 21 for cervical cancer
- Mammograms – 40 or 45+ for breast cancer
- Colonoscopies – 45+ for colon cancer
- Other cancer screenings – ask your doctor
- STI tests and screenings – as needed
- Bloodwork – as provider recommends
- Immunizations – recommended
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Physical Activity
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Moving more can make you feel better, function better, and sleep better. Everyone can experience the health benefits of physical activity – age, abilities, ethnicity, shape, or size do not matter.
Stress
Stress is your body’s response to anything that requires attention or action. If stress is lasting or severe, it can be harmful to physical and mental health. Physical activity and getting good sleep can help you to manage stress.
Mental Health
Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It is important at every stage of life. If mental health issues are disrupting your daily life, we encourage you to get help.
- Yale New Haven Health – Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
- APT Foundation – Mental Health & Addiction Services
- Clifford Beers – Therapy Services
- 9-8-8 – Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, support for people in distress
- 1-800-662-HELP – SAMHSA’s National Helpline, referral and information service
- 211 – connect with mental healthcare in Connecticut
Nutrition
What you eat and drink can promote health and prevent disease. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines) provides advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease.
Aging & Older Adult Health Issues
Many factors influence healthy aging. Some of these, such as genetics, are not in our control. Others — like exercise, a healthy diet, going to the doctor regularly, and taking care of our mental health — are within our reach. There are steps you can take to help manage your health, live as independently as possible, and maintain your quality of life as you age.
Department Resources
Healthcare Services
Our Health and Wellness Center provides affordable services and can help you find a primary care provider.
