WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE HEALTH EVALUATION

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Our Women’s Executive Health Evaluation offers acomprehensive examination custom-tailored to yourneeds as a woman and an individual. All it takes is one day of your time.

E Q U A L I T Y I N B U S I N E S S , H E A L T H A N D H E A L T H C A R E

It’s no longer a man’s world. Growing numbers ofwomen are rising to the top in all professions. Equalresponsibilities mean equal pressure to perform at fullcapacity day after day. There is no time to be sick andlittle time to attend to personal health needs.

Women may be strong, but they are not invincible.Equal numbers of women now suffer from many dis-eases formerly associated with men. Heart disease isthe number one killer of women in the United States,accounting for 58 percent of all deaths. Cancer is thesecond leading cause of death, with lung, breast andcolon cancer leading the list.

To help women stay in top condition, The ClevelandClinic offers a head-to-toe workup specifically forhealthy female executives who want to stay well. Theevaluation is designed to target, reduce and eliminatehealth risks; promote wellness; uncover potential andbudding health problems; and facilitate the treatmentof injuries and diseases. All aspects of health are takeninto consideration, so the evaluation protects againstlife-threatening diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, as well as non-lethal diseases and conditionsthat can adversely influence quality of life.

The Cleveland Clinic Women’s Executive HealthEvaluation offers many advantages:

A D V A N T A G E # 1

Coordinated care by a specialist in preventive medicine

A board-certified internist with a subspecialty interestin preventive medicine and women’s health issues isresponsible for each patient’s care. This physician per-forms the physical examination, arranges tests andprocedures, interprets the results, and discusses find-ings and recommendations with the patient.

A D V A N T A G E # 2

An individualized evaluation tailored to meet your needs

Your evaluation will be designed to cover your risksas a woman while meeting your needs and require-ments based on personal risk factors, family history,age and specific requests.

A D V A N T A G E # 3

Tests performed by specialists and subspecialists

All tests and procedures will be performed byCleveland Clinic specialists and subspecialists, includ-ing gastroenterologists, cardiologists, radiologists,audiologists, dietitians, exercise physiologists andother specialists.

A D V A N T A G E # 4

Sophisticated technology

As one of the world’s leading medical centers, TheCleveland Clinic offers the most sophisticated tech-nology available anywhere today. The combination ofphysician expertise and advanced technology pro-duces highly accurate results.

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A D V A N T A G E # 5

Convenience

The initial time commitment for the Women’sExecutive Health Evaluation is four to six hours. All services are usually scheduled on the same day.

W H A T T H E E V A L U A T I O N

I N C L U D E S :

The evaluation begins with a thorough history andphysical examination. A comprehensive panel ofblood and urine tests screens for the following condi-tions and evaluates internal organ function, bloodsugar and cardiovascular risk. Testing intervals arebased on individual history. Specialized tests and consultations include the following:

Screening tests for cancer:

✧ Colonoscopy ✧ Pap smear

✧ Chest x-ray ✧ Mammogram

Screening tests for heart and cardiovascular disease:

✧ EKG ✧ Cardiac stress test

Screening tests and consultations for general health:

✧ Vaccination update

✧ Vision test and glaucoma screening

✧ Audiogram

✧ Spirometry (for smokers and former smokers)

✧ Bone densitometry

✧ Menopause evaluation, if appropriate

✧ Body fat percentage

✧ Nutritional consultation

✧ Fitness evaluation and consultation

Optional tests and consultations (at your requestor your physician’s recommendation) include:

✧ Whole body CT scan

✧ Lung CT scan

✧ Calcium-score screening heart scan

✧ Carotid artery ultrasound

✧ Dental and oral examination

✧ Thorough skin examination

✧ Eye examination

✧ Cosmetic surgery consultation

✧ Laser vision correction consultation

✧ Stress management consultation

✧ Travel medicine consultation

✧ Medical specialty consultations (Gynecology,Spine Center, Cancer Center, etc.) if indicated

P L A N N I N G F O R G O O D H E A L T H

The Cleveland Clinic generally recommends an executive evaluation every three years for womenunder 40; every two years between the ages of 40and 50; and annually after age 50, or as determinedby test results. The tests given during these examswill vary, depending on age and risk factors.

After your tests are completed, your physician willsummarize the findings, make recommendations for any follow-up tests or visits that might be neces-sary and provide you with a comprehensive writtenreport. Should you require specialty care, you will be given priority access to more than 1,400Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists in 120 specialties and subspecialties.

T O M A K E A N A P P O I N T M E N T

To schedule an appointment for a Women’sExecutive Health Evaluation at The Cleveland Clinic, please call: 216/444-5707 – or – 800/223-2273, ext. 45707.

For additional information on the program, pleasecall: 216/444-3480 – or – 800/223-2273, ext. 43480.

If you would like to request optional tests or consul-tations, please allow four weeks’ advance notice.

When you make your appointment, you will receive atest schedule, a questionnaire regarding personal andfamily health history, instructions for fasting beforecertain tests, a list of athletic attire that may beneeded, and a map and Cleveland Clinic brochure.