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GRANTSVILLE Minnie Hamilton Health System in Grantsville and Glenville has increased breast and cervical cancer screenings by informing and reminding patients of the importance of regular testing.
Through one-on-one education with female patients, both the Calhoun and Gilmer County clinics increased awareness and encouraged testing.
A new protocol was developed which helped to implement these one-on-one interventions and according to clinic software, they were a success.
“Combined, the clinics’ cervical cancer screening rates increased an average of 17 percent from baseline and breast cancer screening rates an average of 4 percent from baseline, both over a two year period,” a press release from Minnie Hamilton said.