Close to 54,000 women in the region receive ambulatory gynecological and other preventive health care each year. And almost 14,400 women, infants and children receive the benefits of nutrition education and counseling each month from WIC centers in the Council's 11-county WIC network. In addition, the Council works with contractors at 36 sites to coordinate HealthyWoman Project , a program to screen for and prevent breast and cervical cancer in women aged 50 to 64. Genetic screening is available at some of the centers. The network offers a range of ambulatory gynecological Women's Health Services that cover women through their reproductive years and beyond.
All services are private and confidential.
Pregnancy testing Community outreach and education Many centers also provide additional health care services, including prenatal care, colposcopy and cryotherapy. Centers in the network use accredited, credentialed clinicians certified registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurse midwives as the principal providers of health care. All centers operate under the supervision of a medical director who is a licensed and qualified physician. Close to 54,000 women each year take advantage of the health care offered through this regional network. These confidential medical, educational and social services are there for all women whatever their income.