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Men’s health screenings in Marianna: local data and where to get checked

November is Movember, and in Jackson County the screening schedule carries extra weight: life expectancy is about six years below the Florida average, and the heart disease death rate for men 35 and older is roughly 44% higher than the statewide rate for men. The county is about 88% rural with roughly one primary care physician per 3,180 residents, so knowing which screenings are due, and where to get them locally, matters more here.

· Local guide for Marianna, Florida

White columns and a rounded veranda at the historic Russ House in Marianna
White columns and a rounded veranda at the historic Russ House in Marianna
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Men’s health in Marianna and Jackson County

  • Life expectancy in Jackson County (all residents, county-level) compared with Florida: 71.9 years in Jackson County vs 78.1 years statewide (County Health Rankings 2025 release) [1]
  • Heart disease death rate among men aged 35 and older in Jackson County (age-adjusted, spatially smoothed 3-year average), compared with men statewide: 514.6 per 100,000 (Jackson County men) vs 356.6 per 100,000 (Florida men) (2019-2021) [2]
  • Age-adjusted cancer death rate in Jackson County, all cancers and lung/bronchus (county-level, all sexes): All cancers 180.0 per 100,000 (95% CI 150.1-216.0) vs Florida 131.9; lung 40.9 vs Florida 27.9 (2023) [3]
  • New cancer cases diagnosed among Jackson County residents, including prostate and colorectal cancers: 311 total new cases; 25 prostate; 32 colorectal; 41 lung/bronchus (2023) [4]
  • Adults aged 45-75 in Jackson County who are up to date on colorectal cancer screening (county-level, men and women combined, crude model-based estimate; 95% CI 59.9-68.9%): 64.5% (BRFSS 2022 data, CDC PLACES 2025 release) [5]
  • Jackson County adults (men and women combined, crude model-based estimates) with high blood pressure, current cigarette smoking and diagnosed diabetes: High blood pressure 41.9%; current smoking 19.0%; diabetes 15.6% (BRFSS 2023 data, CDC PLACES 2025 release) [5]
  • Rural access: share of Jackson County residents living in rural areas, and residents per primary care physician (county-level) compared with Florida: 88.2% rural; about 3,180 residents per primary care physician vs about 1,370 statewide (County Health Rankings 2025 release) [1]

Where to get help in and around Marianna

These local and state programs are free or low-cost places to start. Details can change, so check the program’s site before you go.

  • Florida Department of Health in Jackson County - STD and HIV testing: Low- or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, by appointment only; fees on a sliding scale based on household income (proof of income required). Mailing address 4979 Healthy Way, Marianna, FL 32446. Phone: 850-526-2412. Website [6]
  • Jackson Hospital Urology: Urology services at Jackson Hospital, 4250 Hospital Drive, Marianna; conditions listed include prostate cancer screening, enlarged prostate/BPH, prostatitis, kidney stones and sexual health concerns. Phone: 850-482-0017. Website [7]
  • Jackson Hospital Surgical Care (Gastroenterology/Endoscopy): Jackson Hospital's surgical services list Gastroenterology/Endoscopy and Colorectal Surgery among surgeon specialties; relevant if a stool test is abnormal or a colonoscopy is recommended. Phone: Scheduling 850-718-2552; Surgery Department 850-718-2540. Website [8]
  • Tobacco Free Florida Quit Services: Free statewide quit-tobacco help, including Phone Quit and Web Quit programs. Relevant because smoking history drives lung cancer and aortic aneurysm screening decisions. Phone: 1-877-822-6669. Website [9]
  • Florida Department of Health Cancer Program - colorectal cancer screening resources: State colorectal cancer page lists ways to find low-cost screening, including take-home stool tests at Federally Qualified Health Centers and help through county health departments; the state Colorectal Cancer Control Program works to raise screening among adults 45-75. Phone: 850-245-4144. Website [10]
  • SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders): Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and local Area Agencies on Aging; useful for questions about which screenings Medicare covers. Phone: 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337). Website [11]

Rules and coverage worth knowing

  • Florida has not adopted ACA Medicaid expansion (status 'Not Adopted' as of November 2026), so many low-income adult men without children or a disability do not qualify for Florida Medicaid; low-cost screening options are more likely through community health centers or the county health department. [12]
  • Section 381.911, Florida Statutes, establishes the Prostate Cancer Awareness Program, run through the University of Florida Prostate Disease Center and its advisory council, for statewide outreach on prostate cancer awareness and the advantages of early detection. It is an outreach program, not an insurance coverage mandate. [13]
  • Federal Medicare rule (applies in Florida): Part B covers a PSA blood test and digital rectal exam once every 12 months for men over 50; the PSA test itself costs nothing when the provider accepts assignment, while the DRE is subject to the Part B deductible and 20% coinsurance. [14]
  • Federal Medicare rule (applies in Florida): Part B covers one abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound, with a referral, for people with a family history of AAA or men aged 65-75 who have smoked 100 or more cigarettes; no cost if the provider accepts assignment. [15]

How a video visit with Charles Wade, FNP-BC can help

A video visit is a good place to plan your screenings from Marianna. Charles Wade, FNP-BC can review your age, family history and risk factors, sort out what you are due for, talk through the PSA decision, discuss mood and sexual health, review home blood pressure readings and order tests.

Some parts need a local visit: blood work at a nearby lab, stool test processing or colonoscopy, imaging such as low-dose CT, vaccines at a pharmacy or clinic, and a hands-on exam when one is needed. Check with your insurer about coverage for specific screening tests.

Lab work and imaging are ordered at a facility near you, and prescriptions go to the Marianna-area pharmacy you choose. See labs, imaging and pharmacies near Marianna. Insurance accepted in Florida: BCBS / Anthem PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, UMR (PPO), Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Humana PPO, Ambetter PPO, Florida Blue, TRICARE. Self-pay visits are also available.

When to get care right away

For chest pain, stroke symptoms, trouble breathing or other emergencies, call 911 or go to the emergency department at Jackson Hospital in Marianna (4250 Hospital Drive) or Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley.

Keep reading

Sources

  1. County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2025 analytic data
  2. CDC, Heart Disease Mortality Data Among US Adults (35+) by State/Territory and County - 2019-2021
  3. Florida Cancer Data System, Florida Annual Cancer Report 2023, Table 19.1
  4. Florida Cancer Data System, Florida Annual Cancer Report 2023, Table 2
  5. CDC PLACES
  6. jackson.floridahealth.gov
  7. jackson-hospital.com
  8. jackson-hospital.com
  9. tobaccofreeflorida.com
  10. floridahealth.gov
  11. floridashine.org
  12. kff.org
  13. leg.state.fl.us
  14. medicare.gov
  15. medicare.gov

Local figures are the most recent published by the listed agencies as of November 12, 2026. This page does not replace advice from your own clinician.

Local questions

Marianna men’s health questions.

Can I get a prostate cancer screening in Marianna?

Jackson Hospital's urology service in Marianna lists prostate cancer screening among the conditions it treats (850-482-0017). The PSA blood test itself can be ordered by your clinician and drawn at a local lab; whether to screen is a personal decision for men 55 to 69, as the article explains.

Where can men in Jackson County get low-cost STD or HIV testing?

The Florida Department of Health in Jackson County offers low- or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV by appointment, with sliding-scale fees based on income. Call 850-526-2412 to schedule.

Why do screenings matter so much in Jackson County?

County data show life expectancy of 71.9 years versus 78.1 statewide, and a heart disease death rate among men 35 and older well above the state rate for men. Regular blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and cancer screening help catch problems earlier.

Does Medicare pay for men's screening tests?

Medicare Part B covers a yearly PSA test for men over 50 and a one-time aortic aneurysm ultrasound for men 65 to 75 who have smoked, with a referral. For questions about your own plan, Florida's SHINE program offers free Medicare counseling at 1-800-96-ELDER.

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