Understanding Family Health Risks

To stay healthy, it’s important to know about your health and your family’s health. One easy step you can take is to gather information about your family health history.

What is Family Health History?

Family health history is a record of health issues that have affected your relatives. It can create a "medical family tree" with conditions like cancer, heart disease, and more.

Why It Matters

Knowing your family health history helps you take control of your health. If certain health problems run in your family, you can talk to your healthcare team about them. Knowing this information can help you make better choices about screenings and lifestyle changes to lower your risk. Remember, staying informed is key to preventing health issues!

Simple Resources

My Family Health Portrait - Online Tool: This free online tool helps you collect your family's health history. It's provided by the Office of the Surgeon General and the National Human Genome Research Institute. You can share this information with relatives and learn about your risk for certain health conditions. You can also use a downloadable PDF we created.
Family Health History - Downloadable PDF: The downloadable resource helps you organize your family health history.

Support on Your Journey

As you learn more about your health, our navigation team is here to help. They can assist you in using your Genomic Life benefits, including DNA screenings, personalized health guidance, and cancer navigation services. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Taking charge of your health doesn’t have to be hard. By staying informed and involved, you’re on your way to thriving in 2025 and beyond.