Organizations such as Women of W.O.R.T.H., Cancer Navigators, AIDS Resource Council, Free clinic of Rome and the Floyd County Health Department help the uninsured and those dependent on Medicaid or Medicare.
Women of W.O.R.T.H.
A non-profit organization providing healthcare services and education to empower women. Wellcare and Amerigroup Medicaid Plans are accepted.
– Free services
Pregnancy testing
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV tests
– Paid services
Women’s annual screening and pap smear – $45
IUD insertion or removal – $20
Management of abnormal pap smears – $20
Birth control – $20
STD testing and lab work – $20-$50
– Other services
Pre-pregnancy counseling
Medical follow-up for sexual assault
Help women to register for Medicaid
Offers assistance with the cost of Implanon, a birth control implant
Free Clinic of Rome
The Free Clinic of Rome is a non-profit organization that provides healthcare to uninsured residents of Floyd, Polk and Chattooga counties.
– Services provided
Diabetes monitoring and treatment supplies
Dental extractions
Free generic medications
Hypertension and high blood pressure monitoring
Lab tests
Eye exams
Floyd County Health Department
The Floyd County Health Department provides healthcare to those with Medicare or Medicaid and to those who are uninsured.
Health check
Screenings for vision, hearing, physical examination, nutrition, developmental screening, TB and
STD testing
Newborn hearing screenings
Immunizations required by the county for education
– For women ages 40-64:
Breast cancer screening
Cervical cancer screening
AIDS Resource Council
The AIDS Resource Council works to educate the community about AIDS and helps those affected by HIV/AIDS.
– Services provided
Free HIV testing and counseling
Monthly support group
Assistance with paperwork for specific services and benefits
Individual counseling
HIV/AIDS prevention seminars
Cancer Navigators
Cancer Navigators is a non-profit that helps those who have been diagnosed with cancer to determine the best source of care and to cope with their diagnosis.
Liaison help with health care team
Identifying needs of patient
Identifying services, resources available to patient, such as Meals on Wheels
8-week sustainable wellness courses teaching patients about life during and after treatment
Weekend retreats when patients need sanctuary to connect with others going through the same
Caring for the Caregiver, an initiative that helps doctors and nurses take care of themselves
Our Cancer to Health, a 26-week series for women going through stages 2 and 3 of breast cancer