Women’s Health
Need to schedule an appointment at one of our Health Clinics? Call 770-904-3717 today
Did you know that pregnant and postpartum women and children under five years old in families that meet federal income guidelines qualify for WIC? Learn more and see if you qualify.
GNR Public Health, your local health department, encourages all women to take steps towards taking care of their health. We offer a variety of women’s services in five health centers and are here to help all women including the uninsured, low-income, underinsured and those seeking care at a reduced cost.
GNR Public Health makes a difference in the lives of women by providing:
Family Planning
A woman’s reproductive health is a vital part of living a healthy life. The health department provides a variety of services to help women take control of their reproductive health.
- Contraception (birth control)
- Pelvic exams including Pap tests and HPV if recommended
- Cervical cancer screening including Pap tests
- Routine pelvic exams are recommended for women starting at age 21 unless recommended earlier or more frequently by a care provider.
- Routine pelvic exams are recommended for women starting at age 21 unless recommended earlier or more frequently by a care provider.
- Pregnancy testing
- Reproductive education including birth control
- Perinatal care management (PCM) PCM supports women throughout pregnancy and after birth.
- Prenatal care referrals
- Application assistance for Perinatal Medicaid
- Application assistance for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program)
- and more
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Regular breast and cervical health screenings are vital for a woman’s well-being, yet accessing these tests can be challenging for some women. Our Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) is here to help eligible women between the ages of 21-64 access low- or no-cost screenings, pelvic exams, and pap tests.
- Clinical breast exams
- Mammograms
- Pap tests
- Assistance with Women’s Health Medicaid applications for women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer
- Referrals to care
Low-income or uninsured women who have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer may be eligible for Medicaid for cancer or pre-cancer treatment.
Call us at 770-904-3717 to learn more or to start an application.
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
The CDC estimates that one in five people in the U.S. had an STI in 2018, with many not showing symptoms. Fortunately, most STIs are treatable. We’re here to help you catch and address them early with services like STI screening, treatment, and education and counseling. Take control of your sexual health with:
- STI Screening
- STI Treatment
- STI Education and Counseling
HEalthy Lifestyle Promotion
At GNR Public Health, we have women’s services that promote a healthy lifestyle.
- Routine annual physicals for all women, including women who are low-income, uninsured, or undocumented.
- Referrals for chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure
- Health education
- Resources for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight