Cancer Screening

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:
In 1990 legislation (KRS 214.554) established the Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program (KWCSP) in the Department for Public Health. The KWCSP provides breast and cervical cancer screenings, diagnostic follow-up services and case management utilizing federal grant monies from the National Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) as well as stae and local funds.
A women may be eligible for low cost breast and cervical cancer screening through the KWCSP if she meets the following requirements:
- age 21 to 64 years
- household income of less than 250% of the current annual federal poverty guidelines
- no third party payer source (No Medicare,no Medicaid and no private health insurance)
Mammography 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 practitioner, 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.
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