Women's Health Connection
The Southern Nevada Health District's Family Planning Clinics are a service provider for the Women's Health Connection (WHC).
The WHC is a breast and cervical cancer early detection program available to eligible Nevada women at no cost. This program is made possible by funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Services Available
Women age 40 and older are eligible to receive:
- Annual pelvic exams and pap smear
- Clinical breast exam
- Some diagnostic services
Women age 50 and older are eligible to receive:
- Annual pelvic exams and pap smear
- Annual mammogram screening
- Clinical breast exam
- Some diagnostic services
How to Qualify
Women age 40 and older who do not have Medicaid or Medicare Part B, are not a member of an HMO, are underinsured or uninsured, and meet the income guidelines below are eligible.
2006-2007 Income Guidelines |
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Number of People in Household |
Household Income
Before Taxes |
Yearly |
Monthly |
1 |
$24,500 |
$2,041.67 |
2 |
$33,000 |
$2,750.00 |
3 |
$41,500 |
$3,458.33 |
4 |
$50,000 |
$4,166.67 |
5 |
$58,500 |
$4,875.00 |
6 |
$67,000 |
$5,583.33 |
7 |
$75,500 |
$6,291.67 |
8 |
$84,000 |
$7,000.00 |
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| For each additional person, add $3,400 |
To see if you meet eligibility requirements or to schedule an appointment, contact one of our four clinics listed on the Clinic Locations webpage.
For enrollment, services and eligibility information and provider locations, call the Women's Health Connection office at (702) 486-6260.
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