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What is Every Woman Matters?

Every Woman Matters (EWM) is a program that can help you get your annual health check up. The program is for women 40 through 64 years of age, who have limited or no health insurance, and have a low or medium income.

• Pelvic exam with a Pap test
• Clinical breast exam
• Teaching of breast self exam
• Mammogram
• Blood pressure check for new clients only
• Cholesterol check for new clients only
• Blood sugar check for new clients only
• Colon Cancer Screening (50+) for women and men

EWM also pays for other follow up tests including cervical and breast biopsies and other tests to diagnose breast and cervical cancer.

How do you qualify?

• Women 40 through 64 years of age
• Do not belong to an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization)
• Do not belong to Medicaid
• Do not belong to Medicare
• Have a low to medium income

How do you enroll?

You can enroll in Every Woman Matters by contacting the places listed below to receive an enrollment form:

• Calling EWM at 1-800-532-2227.
• Contacting a doctor's office or clinic. Many doctors and clinics are a part of EWM. Ask your doctor or clinic to be sure. You can also check our website at www.dhhs.ne.gov/womenshealth/ew for an updated list of doctors and clinics.
• Calling the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER.

Contact Information

NHHS-Office of Women's & Men's Health
Every Woman Matters
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94817
Lincoln, NE 68509-4817

Toll-Free: 800-532-2227
In Lincoln: 402-471-0929
Fax: 402-471-0913

TDD: 1-800-833-7352

E-Mail: every.woman.matters@dhhs.ne.gov
Website: www.dhhs.ne.gov/womenshealth