Adult Care
PHP is committed to providing our members quality health care services. Below is a list of recommended screening exams for adults age 21 and older.
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Doctor's Visit/Exam May Include:
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Preventive Screening Tests for Women
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Mammography Annually for women 40 years and older |
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Pap Test Every 3 years or advised by your doctor for women ages 18 to 64 |
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Chlamydia Test Annually or advised by your doctor for women ages 16 to 25 |
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Bone Density Test Baseline test for women age 65 and older and for women at risk under age 65 |
Preventive Screening Tests for Men
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PSA (Screening for Prostrate Cancer)
Annually or as advised by your doctor
Age 40 and older (high risk members)
Annually or as advised by your doctor
Age 50 and older
Preventive Care for all Adults
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Age 50 and older |
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Colonoscopy Every 10 years |
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Sigmoidoscopy Every 5 years |
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Fecal Occult Blood Test Annually |
If you have a sudden health problem that is not an emergency, call your doctor. Your doctor will tell you what you should do.
If your doctor can't see you , or if you are unable to reach your doctor's office, call our 24 Hour Nurse Advise Line or speak to one of our friendly representatives who will arrange an appointment with another doctor or help you get the care you need at an Urgent Care Center.
PHP Member Services
24 Hour Nurse Advise Line
(602) 824-3700 or
(800) 747-7997
If you're hearing impaired please call:
(800) 489-1472