HOME   |  ABOUT US   |     A-Z LIST OF SERVICES   |    CALENDAR   |   HEALTHY LINKS

Early Detection Works...
(must meet eligibility guidelines)

This program pays for breast and cervical cancer screenings for Kansas Women who:

• Are 40 - 64 years of age.

• Do not have insurance.

• Qualify with their income.

Services provided by EDW:

• Annual clinical breast exams performed by a nurse or Physician.

• Annual mammograms for women age 50 - 64.

• Annual mammograms for women age 40-49 who have a personal history of cancer. They have a mother, daughter, or sister with a history of cancer.

• Annual pelvic exams and pap tests for women age 40 - 64.

Contraception...

If a client would like to obtain their contraceptives from the Meade County Health Department they must have their exam done yearly at the health department. Once a client has their exam, contraceptives can then be obtained at the Meade County Health Department. Pap. pelvic, breast exams, and contraceptives are provided on a sliding scale, based on family size and income. Proof of income must be provided to be eligible for discounted services.

Contraceptive Services and Supplies:

• Depo Provera Injection

• Reclipsen (Desogen, Emoquette)

• Ortho Tri-Cyclen

• Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

• Ortho Novum 777

• Xulane (Contraceptive Patch)

• Condoms

• Horomonal & Copper IUD

Links to Contraception Information:

• Emergency contraception fact sheet

• Starting Birth Control Pills (español)

• Missed Birth Control Pills (español)

• Possible Side Effects of Birth Control Pills  (español)

Other Women's Health services...

• Hemoglobin Check

• *Pregnancy Testing, Counseling, and referrals

• HIV/STD Testing

• Education for STD and HIV

• UTI Testing

*Can be based on sliding-fee scale (must meet eligibility guidelines)

Useful Links: