Every Woman's Life, Breast Cancer Screening

The Wise County and City of Norton Health Department participates in the Every Woman's Life (EWL) program, a public health program sponsored by the Virginia Department of Health that helps uninsured, low income women gain access to the free breast and cervical cancer screening services.  Clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams, Pap tests and diagnostic tests are performed for enrolled women.  Screening and early detection reduce death rates and improve treatment options.

Mammography is an important preventive health procedure for women.  For early detection of breast cancer, the best option is regular screening mammograms for women between the ages of 40 - 64.  Earlier screening is available for women 18-39 who are symptomatic or high risk.