Our family planning services include pelvic and breast exams, pap tests, contraceptives, education and counseling.
The American Cancer Society estimates that this year in Missouri more than 4,000 women will be diagnosed with new cases of breast cancer, and approximately 200 women will be diagnosed with new cases of uterine cervix cancer.
They also estimate that this year in Missouri, 800 women will die from breast cancer, and 300 will die from ovarian cancer.
Numerous studies have shown that early detection saves lives and increases treatment options. The American Cancer Society recommends women 20-39 have a clinical breast exam every 3 years, women 40 and older have annual clinical breast exams and mammograms, and all women preform a monthly breast self-exam.
Click here to learn how to do a breast self-exam.
Pregnancy Testing
We provide free pregnancy testing and counseling.
We can also help our clients apply for temporary Medicaid cards.
The Missouri Medicaid Program provides health care access to many individuals, including pregnant women who meet income guidelines. The program is financed by both the federal government and Missouri State Government, and is administered by the State of Missouri through the Department of Social Services' Division of Medical Services. |
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Adult Immunizations
The Christian County Health Department provides tetanus and seasonal flu shots for adults.
FACT: Each year in the United States, up to 60,000 adults die from vaccine-preventable diseases or their complications.
FACT: Vaccines are among the safest medicines available.
For more information, visit the National Coalition for Adult Immunization website.
Our staff coordinates services for client's with high risk pregnancies.
We provide blood pressure screenings and TB skin tests.
FACT: In 2000, 35 million people in the United States visited their doctor for hypertension (high blood pressure).
FACT: As of 1994, nearly one fourth (23%) of Americans ages 20-74 had hypertension.
FACT: In 2000, more than 23,000 people died in the United States of hypertension or its complications.
Take steps today to learn how you can successfully lower your blood pressure.
