HEALTH SCREENINGS
Health screenings (measuring blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, weight and height) are available free of charge only to faculty and staff of The Ohio State University.
These health screenings, which are recommended annually, can be used to obtain the health data needed to complete the Personal Health Assessment (PHA), the cornerstone of the university's Your Plan for Health initiative. You may schedule your free health screening at anytime during the calendar year. You do not have to wait for the anniversary of your last screening to take one this year.
To schedule your screening:
1. Set up a PatientLink account at http://patientlink.osumc.edu. PatientLink is an OSU Medical Center web site that provides access to the Personal Health Assessment (PHA) online questionnaire that you will complete after your health screening. You must establish a PatientLink account BEFORE your health screening appointment so the screening nurse can enter your BP, cholesterol and other health values directly into your PHA questionnaire.
Click on “To sign up for PatientLink, you can set up an account by requesting one here” and follow the instructions to create your PatientLink account. If you already have a PatientLink account from last year's PHA, you do not have to create a new one.
2. Visit the Appointment Calendar and choose the date that works best for you. Click "Register" to see all open appointment times and locations for that date.
3. To search for a specific location, select “Register” on a specific date, then "Locations" to select your preferred location. No appointment times will appear if the location you choose is not sponsoring screenings on that date. You should receive a confirmation e-mail of your appointment. If you do not receive e-mail confirmation, please call (614) 292-1894.
4. If you need to cancel or change a previously scheduled appointment, e-mail bewell@osu.edu or call (614) 292-1894 to cancel your original appointment before trying to reschedule.
The day of your screening:
- Fasting (going without food) for 12 hours prior to your screening appointment is recommended to obtain the most accurate results.
- Drink plenty of water during the 12 hour fasting period and at least one 8-ounce glass of water one hour prior to your screening appointment.
- Since screening appointments are scheduled back-to-back please be sure to arrive on time, allowing approximately 20 minutes for your appointment. Please be advised that if you arrive more than five minutes late for your screening appointment you may be asked to reschedule. The screening will consist of a finger stick to determine your cholesterol and glucose readings, as well as measurements of your blood pressure, height and weight.
- Your health screening results will automatically be entered into your Personal Health Assessment file during the screening. You also will receive a copy to share with your physician.
- Be sure to bring your BuckID, hospital ID or other photo ID; your 8-digit employee ID number (located on BuckIDs issued after 2002 or your pay stub) and the e-mail address used to set-up your patientlink account to the screening for identification purposes.
This website is available only for scheduling health screenings. You may access the Personal Health Assessment at http://patientlink.osumc.edu.
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