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Other Disease Prevention Information

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

STD Information

Vaccination Information Statements

Vaccine Information Statements are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives who should get vaccinated, the benefits, risks and side effects of a vaccine.

Vaccination and language options available here.

Wisewoman Program

WISEWOMAN Cardiovascular Study

Women's Health

Healthy Women

Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Eligibility Guidelines

Age 40 – 64 years of age
65 years old or older and have not enrolled in Medicare Part B
Under 40 years old and have a breast lump or other signs of breast cancer
At or below 250% of the federal poverty income level
No health insurance
Insurance that does not cover services
Have a high deductible or copay
No Medicare Part B

Services

Clinical breast exams
Mammograms
Pap tests
Pelvic exams
Some diagnostic tests
Blood pressure tests
Blood cholesterol and other lipid tests
Blood sugar (fasting glucose)

Why are regular breast and cervical exams so important?

All women are at risk for breast cancer.
As women age, they are more likely to develop breast cancer.
Regular mammograms and Pap tests help find these cancers.
Women past menopause often are not tested for cancer of the cervix.
Early detection is key to find and treat cancer.

Important ways to take care of your health are to:

Know what normal is for you
Get pap tests, pelvic exams and clinical breast exams
Have a mammogram beginning at 40
Decrease smoking - Quitline Iowa
Have your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checked annually and more frequently if recommended
Eat heart healthy foods
Be active most days of the week
Tell your healthcare provider about your concerns

How much do these tests cost?

Through the Care for Yourself Program and other grant funding that is available; you may be eligible to receive breast and cervical cancer screening tests at no cost.

Resources
Iowa Care for Yourself Program
Wisewomen Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Breast Cancer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Cervical Cancer
Susan G. Komen
Iowa Susan G. Komen

Breast Cancer Videos
Fight Strong Fight Together: African American Breast Cancer Awareness Program
Breast Cancer Awareness from a Male Perspective
Lavette Johnson's Breast Cancer Story