Muhlenberg County Health Department Cancer Screening

Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program

​The Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program of the Department for Public Health provides breast and cervical screening and follow-up services, professional and public education/outreach, quality assurance and surveillance. Screening and follow-up services are provided by local health care professionals through contracts with local health departments. The program is funded by both state and federal funds and is part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.

The Muhlenberg County Health Department provides Pap tests, pelvic exams, breast exams, and mammograms to patients with no insurance, as part of the early detection and prevention offered through the KWCSP. During your visit, you will also receive counseling, education materials and treatment or referral if needed in the event of abnormal results.

For more information on the Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program and eligibility requirements, refer to chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dwh/Pages/cancer-screening.aspx or contact the Muhlenberg County Health Department at 270-754-3200.

For more information on breast and cervical cancer, refer to the CDC’s website www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/index.htm.

Available cancer screening services include:

– Pap test and pelvic examination
– Clinical breast exam and instruction for performing self-breast exams
– Mammography screening, based on a sliding income scale is available for women 40-64 years of age
– General cancer information
– Other lab tests and immunizations as needed

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Cabinet for Health and Family Services – KY Women’s Cancer Screening Program

Women who have been screened by a local health department and found to need treatment for breast or cervical cancer may receive treatment through Kentucky Medicaid Services. Learn more about the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program.