Young Teen

Adolescence is the transitional phase from childhood to adulthood. 11- 18 year olds face many special physiological, mental and emotional events and challenges.   Primary changes include the onset of menstruation, hormonal changes and awareness of personal sexuality.   While most medical care is parental driven, this is an ideal opportunity to begin educating young women about their own preventive health care.

Monthly

• Breast Self Examination 
• Skin Self Examination

Every 6 Months

• Dental Examination

Yearly

• Weight, Height and Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
• Pelvic Examination/Pap Smear
• STD Screening, if at risk
• Clinical Breast Examination
• Clinical Skin Examination
  

Every 3 - 5 Years

• Hip to Waist Ratio
• Body Compostition Testing
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Eye Examination/Screening
• Labs - Baseline:
• CBC
• Lipoprotein Profile (Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, Triglycerides)
• Cardiac Risk Markers (CRP-HS)
• Thyroid Profile
• Metabolic Panel (Kidney, Liver, Bone and Electrolytes)
• Fasting Blood Sugar

Vaccinations

• Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster
• Gardasil Vaccine
• Hepatitis A and B Vaccine
• Meningococcal Vaccine
• Influenza Vaccine, optional