Kaw Women's Health Program

We are funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through a grant for Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Kaw Women's Health Program is to:

• Promote Good Health and Well-Being
  
• Improve Physical Health
  
• Share Knowledge with Women about Caring for Themselves
  
• Establish, Expand, and improve community Based Screening services for American Indian/Alaska Native Women

Statement of Philosophy

The philosophy of this program is that all American Indian/Alaska Native women should be offered culturally sensitive teaching about breast and cervical care, and accessible and appropriate services. This program will focus on high-risk, low-income American Indian/Alaska Native women, between the ages of 40-64, to address lack of knowledge of caring for self and other obstacles to preventive care. With adequate teaching and services the morbidity and mortality of breast and cervical cancer for American Indian/Alaska Native women will decrease.

Staff

Lana Nelson, Project Director; Mary Tinsley, Nurse Practitioner; Rayna McKinnis, RN/Case Manager; and Lisa Wanko, Data Manager

Clinic Sites