Early detection of disease saves lives, our Women's Health/Cancer Screening Program is designed with your needs in mind. Screening and prevention are important tools for your good health. Check into these services today!
Eligibility Criteria:
During fiscal years 2003-2005, the following criteria were used to establish a woman's eligibility for KWCSP's cancer screening services (includes clinical breast examinations for all women and mammograms for women 40-64 years old):- age 21 to 64 years
- household income of less than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines
- no insurance or insurance which does not cover annual breast cancer
screening servicesMammography Criteria (for women younger than 40)
- previous diagnosis of breast cancer
- history of chest wall radiation
- family history of pre-menopausal breast cancer
Women with incomes below 100% of the poverty level receive services at low cost. Women between 100 and 250% of the poverty level are charged according to a sliding fee schedule based on household income. Women are never denied services based on an inability to pay. Women who do not meet eligibility for cancer screening services through other Kentucky Department for Public Health programs, including Family Planning and Adult Preventive Health, at Local Health Departments.
Provision of Services:
Cancer screening services are provided by a physician, nurse practioner, or a specially trained registered nurse at a Local Health Department or contracted healthcare provider. A cancer screening visit includes a health history (a physical examination including Pap test and clinical breast exam, laboratory tests, referral for annual mammogram for women ages 40 and over, and risk reduction counseling). Nurse facilitated case management is also provided for follow-up in the event of abnormal results. Patients are encouraged to receive all services; however, the patient retains the right to refuse any part of the exam.Local Health Departments contract with local providers for mammograms and diagnostic tests. In counties where there is not a certified mammography facililty, or where an agreement cannot be established, a contract is estabished with a neighboring county or with a moblile mammography unit. There are approximately 162 mammography facilities available to screen Local Health Department clients across the state. Technical assistance from program staff members is available to help Local Health Departments identify providers for potential establishment of contracts or to assist with funding to assure transportation of patients to appointments. Call for your appointment today! 270-237-4423
Women's Health Program
Cancer Prevention Screenings
Early Detection is the best protection
Early Detection is your best protection against Breast Cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Allen County Health Department urges you to get an annual screening. According to the American Cancer Society, 178,480 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and about 40,460 will die from this disease.
More information can be found at the following sites:
Video: Breast Self Exam
