Women's Health

What is the Every Woman Matters (EWM) screening program? 

Screening means regular testing (such as a mammogram or Pap test) to see if a person is healthy or sick.

Breast and cervical cancer screening:
• Pelvic exam
• Pap test
• Clinical breast exam
• Screening mammogram

Heart disease and diabetes screening:
• Blood pressure check
• Cholesterol check
• Blood sugar (glucose) check
• Health and wellness information

Program is for females 40-74 who meet income guidelines, are US Citizen or permanent resident, and does not have other health insurance.

You can contact Every Woman Matters Program at (800) 532-2227, dhhs.ewm@nebraska.gov, or Click to Enroll Now.

Four Corners staff, or your medical provider may also be able help you navigate through the enrollment application.

The Polk County Health Department has been in existence since 1979 The services offered are available to all residents of Polk County, regardless of income status. Funding comes from a number of sources including: private contracts, private payment based on a fee for services, donations, grants, and tax support from the Polk County Government.

Services of the department include: Homemaker/Chore Services, School Nursing, Health Screenings, Health Education Program, Pedicure Clinics, Blood Pressure Clinics, Public Flu Vaccines, Immunization Clinics - Adult and Childhood, Drug/Alcohol Testing, Lifeline, Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance.

To obtain services from the Polk County Health Department, simply contact the office at (402) 747-2211.