| Program Description |
We are funded through the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) through a grant for Breast and Cervical Cancer Early
Detection Program BCCEDP) as authorized by Breast and Cervical Cancer
Mortality Prevention Act of 1990 (PL 101-354).
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| 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 (AI/AN)
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| Statement of Philosophy |
The philosophy of this program is that all American
Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) 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 AI/AN women
between the ages of 18-64, 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 AI/AN women
will decrease.
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| Staff |
Lana Nelson, Project Director; Mary Tinsley, Nurse
Practitioner; Lisa Wanko, Data Manager; and Ginger Gray, Administrative
Assistant.
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| Clinic Sites |
The program works though collaboration with five health
clinics to provide screening and diagnostic health services throughout the
Pawnee Service Area.
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Shows 7 county service area
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The stars indicate the 17 Tribal programs out of
more than 500 Tribes |
Kanza Health Clinic (580) 362-1039
Pawhuska PHS Indian Health Center (918) 287-4491
Pawnee Indian Health Center (918) 762-2517
Perkins Family Clinic (405) 547-2473
White Eagle Health Clinic (580) 765-2501
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| Program Eligibility Criteria |
• 18-64 years of age
• CDIB card of Federally Recognized Tribe
• No Medicare Part B
• No Medicaid
• No Private Insurance or underinsured
• At or below 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
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| Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program |
Effective January 1, 2005, the State of Oklahoma has
provided Medicaid benefits to uninsured women under 65, who are identified
through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
and are in need of treatment of breast or cervical cancer (including
pre-cancerous conditions and early stage cancer).
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To get an appointment on a program clinic day please contact your clinic. (see
list)
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