Preventative Health Isn’t About Being Perfect

Preventive health is not glamorous. No one is casually texting their friends like, “Just scheduled my screenings. Feeling unstoppable.”Which is exactly why we’re discussing it today. Because these preventative care appointments do matter, especially in midlife when routine screenings can help identify changes in our body early. We talk about all of it from STDs to dental checks to colonoscopies. This is a series that encourages you to show up and make that appointment and ask the questions.My guest today is Dr. Rudo Mashindi. Dr. Mashinidi is a family physician at Hancock Health, working with women at all stages of life. . Specifically this episode highlights: - Why are we talking about preventative health?- Most important screenings from a preventative health standpoint- How to communicate with your primary care doctorMENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES Learn more about Dr. Rudo Mashindi: https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/rudo-mashindi-md/ Learn more about screenings at Hancock Health’s Gateway Center: https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/labs/ Preventative Care Guidelines from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/prevention/preventive-care.html Just Jenn Blog - Season 02 Episode 05 - Let’s Talk Menopause Part 5, Midlife Weight Gain: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-4-midlifeHancock Health Blog - 10 Health Care Appointments You Should Consider Making This Year: https://www.hancockhealth.org/2022/12/10-health-care-appointments-you-should-consider-making-this-year/Hancock Health Blog - What is Primary Care and Why It Matters More Than You Think: https://www.hancockhealth.org/2025/07/what-is-primary-care-and-why-it-matters-more-than-you-think/Hancock Health Blog - Preventative Health Screenings: https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/2023/10/preventative-health-screenings/ Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com