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Breast and Cervical Health Program
Contact: Julia Karns, Outreach Worker
(509)962-7680
The Washington State Department of Health offers Free Women's Health Exams to
women 40 years and older who qualify for the program by income eligibility and
lack of insurance. This program is coordinated by the Health Department and
services are provided by clinics in the community. The focus of this program is
early detection of breast and cervical cancer through regular mammogram and pap
test. Ann also provides presentations to groups regarding the Breast and
Cervical Health program and general information regarding breast and cervical
cancer. If you would like information about this program, information about
screening or Breast Self Exams, please call or email
healthpromotion@co.kittitas.wa.us
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Did you know...
- 80% of women who develop breast cancer have no family history of the
disease.
- Approximately 44,000 American women die each year of breast cancer.
- One in nine women will have breast cancer in their lifetime.
- When breast cancer is found in its early stages, your changes of surviving
are at least 90% or better.
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