Wellness Chronicles 10 — Know Your Body, Protect Your Health: From Breast Exams to HIV Awareness

Breast exams are key to early detection, just as routine HIV testing is vital for early diagnosis. Both empower individuals to take charge of their health by identifying changes or risks before they become more serious.

Promoting regular breast self-exams alongside HIV prevention and testing reinforces the importance of being proactive, informed, and in tune with your body—ultimately leading to earlier care, better outcomes, and stronger overall health awareness.

Learning Objectives

• Identify at least three similarities between breast self-exams and HIV testing in terms of early detection and preventive health.
• Explain the importance of scheduling a breast exam or HIV test within the next three months.
• Describe the importance of early detection in both breast cancer and HIV prevention by listing two benefits of routine screenings.

Faculty

I. Monet Ouwinga, M.D., AAHIVS
Board Certified Family Medicine
CCI Greenway
Program and Medical Director of Title x