The Florida Department of Health in Liberty County (DOH-Liberty) provides women’s health care to the females in the county. Services offered include well woman checkups to include physicals, breast exams, and pap smears.
Family Planning services, such as prenatal care, preconceptual planning, and postpartum follow up, are also offered as a part of women’s health.
Services Include
Improved Pregnancy Outcome (IPOP)
IPOP helps pregnant women access prenatal care, apply for Medicaid assistance and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program. The program provides screenings for potential problems and/or risks. IPOP also provides education to promote healthy behaviors during pregnancy.
Pap Smear
DOH-Liberty offers pelvic exams to women as part of the clinic visit.
Breast and Cervical Cancer
The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (FBCCP) is for women 50 years and older without Medicaid or insurance who live in Florida. This program provides a pap smear and mammogram to detect breast and cervical cancer before it becomes serious.
Breast Exams and Mammograms
DOH-Liberty does not provide mammograms, but will connect clients to programs which offer mammograms in the community.
Women 40 years and older can receive mammogram services with the American Cancer Society. Women 50 years and older without insurance or Medicaid may qualify for the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.