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Of Interest To Women
"Do you know that your body
is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who
is in you, whom you have received
from God? ...Therefore honor God
with your body. "
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Honor God's Temple-
take care of your body.
Wise Eastern Kentucky Women
Take Care Of Themselves.
* Stay healthy for
you and your family. *
Know the facts about breast and
cervical cancer screening. *
Get regular mammograms and
Pap tests. One important
way women can take care of their bodies is
by having regular mammograms and Pap tests. These
life-saving tests help doctors find women's cancers early,
when they are easier to treat. A
mammogram can find breast cancers that are too small
to be felt. Women age 40 or older should have a mammogram
every year. The
best way to find cervical cancer early, when it is
easier to cure, is by having Pap tests and pelvic exams
regularly. Women should have a
Pap test and pelvic
exam once a year. Health
insurance plans, including Medicare, are required to
pay all or part of the cost of regular mammograms and
pap tests. Also, you may qualify for low cost
mammograms and Pap test at your local health
department: Powell
County Health Department
606-663-4360
or
Your Family Physician 
For
more information on cancer, call the National Cancer
Institute's Cancer Information Service toll-free at
1-800-4-CANCER ( 1-800-422-6237 ) weekdays from
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | 