Learn More

Taking care of your health includes routine STI testing.

Chlamydia is common, especially for people ages 16–24, and often has no symptoms. 

The good news? Testing is quick, simple, and confidential. 

Who Should Get Tested 

• Sexually active individuals under 25  
• Anyone with a new partner  
• Anyone who wants peace of mind  

Why It Matters 

• Most people with chlamydia have no symptoms  
• Early detection makes treatment simple  
• Protects your long-term reproductive health  

What to Expect 

• Quick and easy testing  
• Private and respectful care  
• Support from a trusted care team  

Ready to get tested? 

Call to schedule an appointment:
Bellaire: 231-533-8649
East Jordan: 231-536-2206 

Not a patient yet? You’re welcome here. 

Testing can be part of your primary care visit, helping you stay healthy now and in the future.

Cervical cancer can often be prevented or found early through regular screening. The CDC recommends that individuals with a cervix begin screening at age 21 using a Pap test, HPV test, or a combination of both, depending on age and health history. 

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common — and most preventable — cancers in the United States. At Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers, our providers, nurses, and care management team are here to help you understand your risk, choose the right screening option, and take steps to protect your long-term health.

Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Matters

Colorectal cancer includes cancers of the colon and rectum. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., yet it is highly preventable and treatable when found early.

Each year in the United States:

• Over 150,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer
• More than 50,000 lives are lost

While most cases occur in adults over age 50, rates among younger adults are rising, making awareness and early screening more important than ever.

The Good News: Screening Saves Lives

Colorectal cancer often develops without symptoms, especially in its early stages. Screening can:

• Find precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer
• Detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective

National guidelines recommend that most adults begin screening at age 45. People at higher risk may need to start earlier.

Who Is at Higher Risk?

You may need earlier or more frequent screening if you:

• Have a family history of colorectal cancer
• Have certain inherited conditions, such as Lynch Syndrome
• Have inflammatory bowel disease
• Have type 2 diabetes
• Are experiencing symptoms such as:
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Ongoing fatigue or weakness
  • Unexplained weight loss

If you have symptoms, talk with a healthcare provider right away.

How Our Care Team Can Help

At Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers, you’re not navigating this alone. Our nurses and care management team can help you:

• Understand your personal risk factors
• Learn about screening options, including colonoscopy and at-home stool tests
• Coordinate appointments and follow-up care
• Answer questions and support you every step of the way

We’re here to make screening clear, manageable, and accessible.

Screening Options

There are several effective screening options available. Your provider or care manager can help determine which is best for you based on your age, risk, and medical history. Options may include:

• Colonoscopy
• At-home stool-based tests, such as FIT

Our team will help explain what to expect and coordinate any follow-up care.

How Our Care Team Supports You

At Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers, our nurses and care management team provide personalized support, including:

• Education about colorectal cancer risk and prevention
• Help scheduling screenings and referrals
• Follow-up reminders and coordination of care
• Ongoing support before and after screening

We’re here to make preventive care easier and more approachable.

Lowering Your Risk

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. We encourage:

• Regular physical activity
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Not smoking
• Limiting alcohol use
• Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fiber, and calcium

Small changes can make a meaningful difference over time.

Take the Next Step

If you’re 45 or older, or if you have risk factors for colorectal cancer, now is a good time to talk with your healthcare provider about screening.

You can also explore a free, personalized screening recommendation based on your risk factors at quiz.getscreened.org.

Contact Bellaire or East Jordan Family Health Centers today to schedule an appointment or speak with our care management team.

Get Tested. Get Care. Get Support. 

Knowing your HIV status is the first step toward a healthy life. According to the CDC, everyone aged 13–64 should get tested at least once. If you have risk factors (multiple partners, unprotected sex, injection drug use, etc.), regular testing is especially important. CDC 

How to Get Tested or Find Help

• Schedule a HIV screening with your provider.
• If you test positive and need support — from medical care to housing or mental-health services — contact the local Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Provider

You’re Not Alone. Knowing your status is power. Early diagnosis and care can help you live a long, healthy life — and protect the people you love. 

Other Resources: 

Comprehensive Care, Support Services, Free & Confidential Testing in Northern Michigan
The Thomas Judd Care Center at Munson Healthcare offers free, rapid, and confidential HIV testing for residents across 25 northern Michigan counties. Results can be ready in as little as 20 minutes. Munson Healthcare 

Learn about Thomas Judd Care Center (Traverse City)– The Thomas Judd Care Center in Traverse City, provides care to people in northern Michigan living with HIV/AIDS and to those at risk of contracting this infectious disease. The center offers medical care, support services, and prevention services. If you test positive, you’re not alone. The federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program helps uninsured or underinsured individuals living with HIV get access to medical care, medication, case management, housing support, mental health services, and more. 

Learn about PrEVENT Clinic (part of the Thomas Judd Care Center) – The PrEVENT clinic provides pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and education with the goal of preventing the spread of HIV in our community and beyond.

Interested in self-testing? Fill out the brief form at this link and they’ll mail you a free, at-home HIV test.

Comprehensive Care & Support Services
If you test positive, you’re not alone. The federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program helps uninsured or underinsured individuals living with HIV get access to medical care, medication, case management, housing support, mental health services, and more. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program

If you smoked, this new low-dose CT lung cancer screening test and eligibility quiz could save your life. Take the quiz to see if you should get screened.

Please Join Us

The American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable (ACS NLCRT), American College of Radiology® (ACR), Radiology Health Equity Coalition (RHEC), and GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) have partnered once again for the fourth annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day (“National LCS Day”) on Saturday, November 8, 2025. As a key initiative of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and in partnership with the ACS NLCRT, ACR, RHEC, GO2, and Veteran’s Health Administration, we are promoting this lifesaving event to help more individuals get screened and raise awareness about lung cancer screening.

The President’s Cancer Panel recommends lung cancer screening as the single most effective strategy for reducing mortality from the disease and helping to close the gap to improve health equity and access to care. To achieve this goal, the President’s Cancer Panel has charged individuals, health systems, and communities with communicating and promoting lung cancer screening.

Over ten years have passed since the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF ) first recommended low-dose CT (LDCT) for lung cancer screening, yet lung cancer screening rates remain low with fewer than 1 in 10 eligible individuals undergoing annual LDCT screening. This is a striking contrast to more established screening tests for other cancers, including screening mammography (about 67%), colorectal cancer screening (about 64%), and cervical cancer screening (around 87%).

Access to and utilization of lung cancer screening has been particularly challenging for rural and racial/ethnic minority groups, who face the following barriers:

• Likely to live more than 30 minutes away from a designated screening center
• May be underinsured
• May have lower health literacy levels
• May have inadequate access to care

Low utilization rates for lung cancer screening present an opportunity for patient and caregiver advocates, community health organizations, medical professionals, cancer centers, health systems, payers, and industry partners to work together to promote health equity, reduce health care disparities, and enhance accessibility to lifesaving and effective lung cancer screening.

To participate, lung cancer screening centers nationwide are being encouraged to open their doors to patients on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Through the promotion of National LCS Day, screening centers are not only extending screening opportunities to those who may be unaware of this effective, lifesaving screening option, they are also increasing awareness of lung cancer screening within their community.

National LCS Day is meant to serve as a catalyst for year-round screening awareness efforts. Rather than waiting until November to work lung screening into their routine, patients and clinicians alike are encouraged to make accessible screening a year-round priority. Please join the lung cancer community for National LCS Day on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Protecting Your Vision, One Exam at a Time

Annual Diabetic (DM) Retinal Eye Exams are now available at both the Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers and can be scheduled with your regular provider visit.

For people with diabetes, this exam is an essential part of managing your health. High blood glucose levels can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes, leading to vision problems or even blindness if left untreated. The sooner these changes are detected, the sooner you and your care team can act to protect your vision.

Our RetinaVue 700 Imager provides high-quality retinal images in less than 30 minutes—no eye drops or special preparation needed. The camera is designed to capture detailed images without chemical dilation for most patients, offering a comfortable, convenient way to screen for diabetic eye disease. If the images are not clear enough due to cataracts or very small pupils, your provider may refer you to an eye specialist for a traditional dilated exam.

Images are reviewed by a board-certified ophthalmologist, and results are shared directly with your provider for a complete picture of your eye health.

Benefits:

• Detects early signs of diabetic eye disease
• Comfortable, quick, and non-invasive
• No chemical dilation usually needed
• Available at both Bellaire and East Jordan locations
• Can be scheduled with your annual or diabetes exam

Please note: Retinal imaging at our health centers is available only for patients with diabetes. If you are not diabetic but would like to schedule a routine eye exam, we encourage you to contact your local optometrist or ophthalmologist for ongoing vision care.

Protect your eyesight, schedule your annual Diabetic (DM) Retinal Eye Exam today!