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HHC - Take Care NY
HHC - Take Care NY
Healthy body, heart and mind are just a few benefits of being active. We can help you move to improve your health, manage chronic disease, and fight obesity. Start by visiting a Take Care New York education and screening event in your community to:
- Get a flu shot
- Win a guest pass to a popular fitness center
- Learn more about weight management
- Get healthy eating tips
- Take control of your diabetes and learn more about cancer prevention
- Get screened for high blood pressure, asthma, HIV, depression
Visit a
MetroPlus representative at one of our events if you’re looking for a comprehensive health plan. MetroPlus has health insurance coverage that is qualified under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). Talk to a representative to find out if you qualify for a discount on a NY State of Health Marketplace plan.
October Take Care NY Events
To find an education and screening event near you, click on any link below:
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Screening Guidelines
We want you to live the healthiest life possible. See our screening guidelines below for your gender and age and call your doctor or speak to someone at our TCNY event to schedule screenings that are right for you.
| MALE |
| Age 0-19 |
Age 20-39 |
Age 40-59 |
Age 60+ |
Flu Vaccine
(6 mos.+) |
Flu Vaccine |
Flu Vaccine |
Flu Vaccine |
| Blood Pressure (18+) |
Blood Pressure |
Blood Pressure |
Blood Pressure |
| PKU* (newborn only) |
Cholesterol |
Cholesterol |
Prostate |
| Vision |
Vision |
Colonoscopy (50+) |
Colonoscopy |
Dental
(6 mos.+) |
Dental |
Dental |
Dental |
| Diabetes (18+) |
Diabetes |
Diabetes |
Diabetes |
| Obesity |
Obesity |
Obesity |
Obesity |
| HIV |
HIV |
HIV |
Cholesterol |
| Sickle Cell (newborn only) |
Sexually Transmitted Infections |
Prostate |
Vision |
Hearing
(6 mos.+) |
Depression |
Depression |
Depression |
| * Phenylketonuria |
| FEMALE |
| Age 0-19 |
Age 20-39 |
Age 40-59 |
Age 60+ |
Flu Vaccine
(6 mos.+) |
Flu Vaccine |
Flu Vaccine |
Flu Vaccine |
| Blood Pressure |
Blood Pressure |
Blood Pressure |
Blood Pressure |
| PKU* (newborn only) |
Chlamydia |
Mammogram (40+) |
Pap Test |
| Vision |
Cholesterol |
Colonoscopy (50+) |
Colonoscopy |
Dental
(6 mos.+) |
Dental |
Dental |
Dental |
| Diabetes (18+) |
Diabetes |
Diabetes |
Diabetes |
| Obesity |
Obesity |
Obesity |
Cholesterol |
| HIV |
HIV |
HIV |
Osteoporosis |
| Sickle Cell (newborn only) |
Sexually Transmitted Infections |
Cholesterol |
Vision |
Hearing
(6 mos.+) |
Depression |
Depression |
Depression |
| * Phenylketonuria |
Download Screening Guidelines here (PDF).
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