Text Reminders to Help You Stay Up-to-Date on Health Screenings
This study tests whether text message reminders help patients complete preventive health screenings (like mammograms or blood tests) before their primary care visits. You'll receive texts about tests you may be overdue for, and researchers will track whether this improves how many people complete their recommended care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a scheduled new or follow-up appointment at a participating primary care practice (not for urgent/sick visits)
- You are overdue for at least one preventive health screening (mammogram, bone density scan, blood sugar test, metabolic panel, kidney protein test, cholesterol panel, or hepatitis C test)
- Your last primary care visit was at least 3 months ago
- You are willing to receive text messages about health reminders
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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