Women's health locations
Available at 2 locations
1201 McLain St.
Newport, AR 72112
870.523.3289
2900 Hawkins Drive
Searcy, AR 72143
501.278.2800
Women's healthcare needs change throughout their lives—from adolescence to pregnancy, menopause and beyond. At Unity Health, our team of obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs) provide expert care at every age and stage.
Reviewed 4/10/2026
Screening tests for women
Find out which tests you should get in each decade of life.
Screening tests can help you find and head off health problems early. Keep reading to find out which tests women should get in each decade of life.
Note: This information is intended as a general guide. Talk to your doctor for details on what types of tests you need and when to get them.
20s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. Every year.
- Beginning at age 25, primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea. Yearly through age 24, if you're sexually active. Thereafter depending on your risk factors.
- Cholesterol. Every 5 years.
30s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. Every year.
- Cervical cancer. Primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 5 years.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years, starting at age 35.
40s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. Every year.
- Breast cancer. At age 40, ask your provider about getting regular mammograms.
- Cervical cancer. Primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 5 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Start at age 45. Talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years.
50s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. Every year.
- Breast cancer. Regular mammograms.
- Cervical cancer. Primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 5 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years.
60s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. Every year.
- Breast cancer. Regular mammograms.
- Cervical cancer. Women who have been screened regularly and had normal results can stop screening after age 65.
- Cholesterol. Every 5 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years.
- Osteoporosis. Start at age 65; thereafter depends on your risk factors.
70+—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. Every year.
- Breast cancer. Regular mammograms. Talk to your doctor about your screening schedule.
- Cervical cancer. Only if you had serious cervical precancer in the past 25 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 5 years.
- Colorectal cancer. After age 75, talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years.
- Osteoporosis. Depends on your risk factors.
VISIT THE WOMEN'S HEALTH TOPIC CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW WOMEN CAN STAY HEALTHY.
- American Cancer Society. "American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer." https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/american-cancer-society-guidelines-for-the-early-detection-of-cancer.html.
- American Cancer Society. "Cancer Screening Guidelines by Age." https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/screening-recommendations-by-age.html.
- American Diabetes Association. "Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes: Standards of Care in Diabetes--2023." https://diabetesjournals.org/care/issue/46/Supplement_1.
- American Heart Association. "Heart-Health Screenings." https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/heart-health-screenings.
- American Heart Association. "What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean." https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/about-cholesterol/what-your-cholesterol-levels-mean.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. "Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Screening." https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/chlamydia-and-gonorrhea-screening.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. "Breast Cancer: Screening." https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. "Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Screening." https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/osteoporosis-screening.
Services we provide
Whether you have a specific gynecological condition or need to schedule a well-woman exam, we can help. Our women's health team provides a personal level of care that is highly supportive. Here are some of the most common services we offer:
Well-woman exams. Preventive care is an essential part of staying healthy at any age. A routine checkup, or gynecological visit, may include a number of important healthcare services, including:
- A general physical exam.
- A pelvic exam.
- Pap smears and HPV (human papillomavirus) tests to screen for cervical cancer.
- A clinical breast exam to help check for lumps or breast cancer symptoms.
- Stay-well advice. Your OB-GYN can discuss any topic with you, including sexual health, mental health, domestic violence and abnormal periods.
In-office procedures, such as colposcopy for women who have abnormal Pap or HPV test results.
Birth control and IUDs.
Mammography. Mammograms for breast cancer early detection are offered by the Imaging Department.
Maternity services. Our experts at Unity Health - White County Medical Center provide childbirth services from prenatal care through delivery.
At Newport, Dr. Karen Jones proudly provides care for patients during their pregnancy, care following delivery, as well as additional women’s health services. We are able to provide a seamless transition for your delivery at Unity Health - White County Medical Center or to the hospital of your choice.
Neonatology: Unity Health-White County Medical Center also now serves neonatal infants and families with its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, staffed with our two neonatologists. The new Unity Health-White County Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit allows us to care for our smallest patients locally, so families can keep their infants close to home for the support and care they need.
Our team is passionate about babies and being part of that special time in your life. Learn more about our maternity services.
Safe Sleep. The Unity Health New Life Center is Certified Safe Sleep at the Gold level.
A doctor for your daughter
Did you know that women's healthcare services are for women of all ages? The American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that girls have their first gynecological visit between the ages of 13 and 15.
Care that is closer to you
We offer women's health services at both Unity Health - Searcy Medical Center Women's Clinic and Unity Health - Newport OB-GYN Clinic.