Women between 18 and 65 years of age without facial pain are also needed for this research project. The Women's Wellness Center in Newark is offering a comprehensive breast and cervical cancer screening program for 500 women over age 50 who live in Essex County. Services include Pap tests, mammograms and breast self-exam teaching. To be eligible, a woman must be at least 50 years old, reside in Essex county, meet income eligibility guidelines and have limited or no health insurance. House calls are made to single locations such as apartment buildings, churches or senior centers for groups of 15 or more women who qualify.
Portable mammography is available to provide service on site.
Women with Spinal Cord Injuries and Able-bodied Women are Sought for Sexual Response Study Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange is conducting a study to learn how spinal cord injuries affect female sexual function and to test new methods to improve sexual satisfaction. Able-bodied women and those with SCI at or below the level of T6 are being sought to participate. The study is based on the principles of chiropractic and acupressure and involves light pressure on various points of the body. Individuals who experienced a brain injury at least 12 months ago and who are currently experiencing cognitive difficulties associated with memory, attention, concentration or problem-solving are sought to participate. Volunteers will receive six weeks of treatments and undergo four assessment sessions at no charge.