North Coast Health Ministry Receives Grant For Women’s Health Days
North Coast Health Ministry (NCHM) has received a grant from the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure for its Women’s Health Days. On Women’s Health Days, low-income uninsured NCHM patients receive onsite mammography, breast health education, clinical breast exams and preventive gynecological care.
“Numerous studies have shown that women are significantly less likely to have had a recent mammogram if they lack health insurance ,” says Lee E. Elmore, NCHM executive director. “North Coast Health Ministry offers its Women’s Health Days to medically underserved women in our community to ensure all women who need breast health screenings and preventive care have access to it, regardless of means to pay.” Multiple studies have shown that low-income, uninsured women are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stages of breast cancer, are less likely to receive standard treatment, experience delays in initiating and completing treatment, and experience lower survival rates than those with health insurance. “With the support of the Komen Northeast Ohio Affiliate, we are working to make sure no woman in our community slips through the cracks,” says Elmore.
North Coast Health Ministry’s Women’s Health Days are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month at 16110 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. Patients are seen by appointment only. Women wishing to make an appointment need to register as North Coast Health Ministry patients first and must be uninsured and fall below 200 percent of the federal poverty level to qualify. To complete the registration process, call 216-228-7878.
About North Coast Health Ministry
North Coast Health Ministry is the West Side’s free clinic for the low-income uninsured, serving more than 2,400 patients who have no other route to health care. With the support of approximately 150 volunteer physicians, nurses and other caregivers, NCHM is able to provide primary health care, specialty referrals, prescription assistance, and health education to the medically underserved. Founded in 1986, North Coast Health Ministry is a bridge to better health for our medically underserved neighbors in need.