Provide Breast & Cervial Cancer Screenings including mammograms & PAPS for uninsured & underinsured women ages 40 to 65 & Women's Health Education
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) Community Health Programs (CHP) develops and delivers quality health care services for children and adults throughout southeastern Ohio through a stationary and mobile clinic. Our services were initiated in response to unmet health care needs and are often geared toward clients and patients who lack adequate medical alternatives. As part of our services we offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured, insured and under-insured women. The goal of the program is to decrease late-stage breast cancer diagnosis rates by offering breast health education, breast cancer screenings, clinical breast exams, mammogram referrals, gas cards, breast diagnostic referrals and navigation. Our services are funded and supported by Susan G. Komen Columbus.
Community Health Programs
supports the mission of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine through:
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Access to education and services to advance the health and well-being of underserved communities
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Patient-centered programs that support the transformation of rural health care
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Rural experiential learning opportunities for a diverse student population
Our programs work with communities, schools, health agencies and community organizations for the benefit of our southeastern Ohio neighbors. Most services are offered either free of charge or for a small fee and are provided in cooperation with federal and state government, county health departments, community agencies, area hospitals, organizations, businesses and grantors.
