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Women's Health Watch
The Women's Health Watch Program is an annual screening clinic for women in
Nash County.
Services
The Nash County Health Department participates in North Carolina's Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program.
Because of this program, women who qualify can receive free mammograms and other tests to diagnose breast and cervical cancer. In order to qualify a woman must meet income guidelines. When you visit Women's Health Watch, ask about this program. All women over the age of 40 should have a mammogram every other year and women over the age of 50 should have one every year.
Nash County.
Services
- Anemia
- Breast cancer
- Cervical cancer and recommendations for colorectal screenings at age 45
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol levels
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Sexually transmitted diseases and vaginitis
- And a few other common health problems
Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program
The Nash County Health Department participates in North Carolina's Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program.
Because of this program, women who qualify can receive free mammograms and other tests to diagnose breast and cervical cancer. In order to qualify a woman must meet income guidelines. When you visit Women's Health Watch, ask about this program. All women over the age of 40 should have a mammogram every other year and women over the age of 50 should have one every year.