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Adult Health Services

The Adult Health Screening Services are provided for male and female Wilson County residents. The services are targeted toward adults 35 years of age and older, or women under 35 years of age who are physically unable to bear children.

The purpose of this clinic is to screen for chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, cancer and other chronic diseases as indicated. Cancer screening includes breast exams, pap with pelvic exam for women and rectal/prostate/testicular exam for men.

Wilson County participates in the NC Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. This program can provide free mammograms to women who are financially eligible for these services.

Services are by appointment only. Fees for services are determined by a sliding scale. Medicaid is accepted.

Did You Know?

One in eight American women will get breast cancer during their lifetime. In North Carolina, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for African American women. Early detection of breast cancer is the best protection and can reduce the number of deaths by 30% in women over 50. Every women is at risk for breast cancer, men too! Protect the ones you love and encourage them to get regular medical check ups and remind them to do self-breast exams each month!

For information on Adult Health Services and/or Breast Health call 237-3141

For more information visit the The American Cancer SocietyWeb Site.






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