Galveston County Health District
Home MenuOur Women's Health Screenings division protects the health and well-being of the community by facilitating free breast and cervical cancer screenings, diagnostics and treatment referrals to eligible Galveston County women.
Services are funded by D'Feet Breast Cancer Inc., Susan G. Komen Houston and DSHS Breast and Cervical Screening Services Program.
Services include assisting women between the ages of 40-64 in accessing free mammograms. Diagnostic screenings and services are also provided for women with breast implants or abnormal breast cancer screening findings. Program participants will be provided assistance in obtaining Medicaid services.
- Screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms and other procedures
- Breast Self Exams education at health fairs, churches, senior centers, etc.
- Case Management for women with abnormal breast cancer screening findings
Healthy Texas Women is a program dedicated to offering women’s health and family planning at no cost to eligible women in Texas. These services help women plan their families, whether it is to achieve, postpone, or prevent pregnancy. They also can have a positive effect on future pregnancy planning and general health.
Community partners include: Coastal Health & Wellness, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Case Management Group, Susan G. Komen Houston and D’Feet Breast Cancer.