Health Services

Population Health

The Population Health Nurse located in the Primary Care Clinic is main resource for health promotion and disease prevention activities. Population Health manages patient populations and ensures appropriate preventive care services are addressed. Preventive care services include health screenings, checkups, and other medical procedures to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems.

There are several ways to contact your healthcare team to discuss if you are due for a preventive screening or to schedule an appointment.  You may:

  • Contact the Appointment Line at (803) 751-CARE (2273) or (833) 440-3569
  • E-mail your healthcare team directly via MHS GENISIS Patient Portal:   https://my.mhsgenesis.health.mil/ 
 
PREVENTATIVE SCREENINGS

Breast Cancer Screening: A mammogram is due every 2 years for women ages 40-74. If you have noticed any changes in your breasts, please contact your PCM for an evaluation prior to scheduling a mammogram.
To find a network provider near you: https://tricare.mil/About/Regions/East-Region/Find-Care

Cervical Cancer Screening: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer. A pap smear is due every three years for women ages 21-64 years or a pap smear + HPV test is due every five years for women 30 years and older.

Colorectal Cancer Screening: All adults, ages 45-75 years, are due for colorectal cancer screening. Please speak with your PCM about screening options.

What are the most common screening options?
  • Colonoscopy: Up to every ten years based on results
  • Cologuard (multitarget stool DNA test): Stool sample every three years for average risk individuals https://www.cologuard.com
  • FIT/FOBT (fecal occult blood test): Stool sample yearly
 
Diabetes Screening and Management: Diabetes A1C Screening: Initial screening beginning at 35. All people with diabetes are due for a Hemoglobin A1C lab test every 3, 6, or 12 months depending on your level of control.
  • Diabetes Self-Management Education Class
  • Group Class offered on the 1st Tuesday of the month
  • Virtual Class offered through DOD- Please contact PH nurse for scheduling

WELL-CHILD VISITS:

  • Six well-child visits for babies 0-15 Months.  The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): recommends the following appointment schedule: first week, first month, two months, four months, six months, nine months, twelve months, and fifteen months.
  • Two well-child visits between 15-30 months, then annually to adulthood.

Your health is very important to us.  We look forward to serving you!
 

For More Information:

Cancer Screenings: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prevention/screening.html
Diabetes: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/index.html
Immunizations: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
Preventative Services-TRICARE: https://tricare.mil/HealthWellness/Preventive

Contact Us

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays

Telephone Number(s)

(803) 751-7864

Location

Ground Floor, IHMH
4500 8th Division Road
Fort Jackson, SC 29207

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