A New Year, a Healthier You: 5 Essential Screenings to Safeguard Your Health

Many people look at January as a reset button. You promise yourself you’ll eat better, move more, sleep more, or finally deal with that nagging health issue you’ve been ignoring. 

Those are good goals, and at Invision Sally Jobe, we see one simple truth year after year: People do better when they have real information about their health.

Imaging plays a big part in that. Instead of guessing what’s going on in your body, screenings give you clarity. When you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, you and your care team can make better decisions for the year ahead. 

That’s what whole-body health is all about: knowing what needs attention, what’s going well, and what you can do to stay ahead.

Screenings to help you reach your health goals

Here are five screenings worth considering as you map out your health goals for 2026.

Mammography

Breast health matters at every age, and annual mammograms are one of the best ways to protect it. Screening is recommended every year for all women, starting at age 40. Our 3D mammography captures clearer images and helps detect problems earlier than traditional 2D imaging. Early detection gives you more options, more time, and more peace of mind.

If it’s been a while since your last mammogram, or you’re approaching or over 40 and haven’t started yet, this is the perfect moment to get it on your calendar.

Bone density scans

Osteoporosis doesn’t always announce itself with symptoms. In fact, many people don’t know their bones are weakening until after a fracture. A bone density scan (DEXA) lets you catch those changes early.

If you’re postmenopausal, have a family history of bone loss, or simply want to protect your mobility as you age, this test is a smart, low-stress way to understand where you stand.

MRI

An MRI can be incredibly helpful when something in your body isn’t feeling right. Maybe you’ve had headaches that don’t make sense, a stubborn injury, or unexplained nerve symptoms. MRI lets us look closely at your brain, spine, joints, and soft tissues.

At Invision Sally Jobe, we use wide-bore MRI systems that feel more open and comfortable, which makes a big difference if you’re anxious about enclosed spaces.

CT scans

When you have sudden abdominal pain, trouble breathing, or other urgent symptoms, you want fast answers. CT imaging gives highly detailed pictures of your internal structures and helps us make quick, informed decisions.

It’s efficient, precise, and often the fastest route to figuring out what’s going on.

Lung cancer screening

Lung cancer screening is a powerful way to detect lung cancer early, when it’s most treatable. It uses a low-dose CT scan to create detailed images of the lungs, helping identify changes before symptoms appear.

Screening is recommended for adults aged 50 and older who have a long history of smoking, specifically, those who smoked the equivalent of one pack a day for 20 years or more and who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years. If you meet these guidelines, scheduling a lung cancer screening can be a proactive step in protecting your long-term health.

Whole-body health starts with knowing your body

It’s a simple truth: you feel better when you’re informed. Imaging doesn’t replace your primary care provider, and it doesn’t diagnose everything, but it plays a huge role in early detection and thoughtful health planning.

Our team, from radiologists to technologists to the friendly people who greet you when you walk in, is here to make the process easy, comfortable, and reassuring. We believe that good care should feel personal, not rushed.

If a healthier year is one of your goals, scheduling your screenings is a good place to start. Call us at (720) 493-3700 to make an appointment at any of our locations. We have locations in Aurora, Greenwood Village, Golden, Littleton, Lone Tree, Parker, and Denver, Colorado.