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Kaw Women’s Health Program Kaw Women’s Health Program

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).

 
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)

 
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.

 
Staff


Lana Nelson, Project Director; Mary Tinsley, Nurse Practitioner; Lisa Wanko, Data Manager; and Ginger Gray, Administrative Assistant.

 
Clinic Sites

The program works though collaboration with five health clinics to provide screening and diagnostic health services throughout the Pawnee Service Area.

Shows 7 county service area The stars indicate the 17 Tribal programs out of more than 500 Tribes

Shows 7 county service area

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

 
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

 
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).

 
To get an appointment on a program clinic day please contact your clinic. (see list)