Archuleta County Public Health is happy to announce that July marks the launch of the women’s cancer screening and detection program for breast and cervical cancer.
This program serves women ages 21-64 who have no health insurance or high-deductible plans. There are also income limitations to qualify.
“This program will offer vital screening services to those who would otherwise likely skip these appointments” said Public Health Director Ashley Wilson. “We know that early detection improves rates of survival as well as often reducing the cost of treatment.”
The first day for screening appointments is July 25. Currently, appointments will be offered one day a month, but if there is a lot of need for appointments, we will add days accordingly.
Community members can call (970) 264-2409 to schedule an appointment.
The free screenings for those who qualify are also accompanied by health navigation support to offer wrap-around services with the goal to address other social determinants of heath such as food insecurity, mental health needs and other primary and preventive health care needs.
While this program is specifically for women, we do offer low cost, $15 PSA tests for men to screen for prostate cancer. The Public Health Clinic also offers immunizations for children and adults, as well as STI testing and treatment at low or no cost to the community.
For the summer, the clinic hours are 9am to 5pm every Wednesday, 9am to 7pm every Thursday, and one Saturday a month. The upcoming Saturday clinic is August 24 — just in time for back-to-school immunizations if your child needs anything to meet the school requirements.
To find out about other services at Archuleta County Public Health, call (970) 264-2409 or visit our website, https://www.archuletacounty.org/771/Public-Health-Department.