We offer free health screenings to eligible patients! That's right and please read on to learn more ...
Did you know the No. 1 way to fight cancer is early detection? Mammography and Pap Screenings are important exams that help in early detection. Screening is especially important if you have a family history of breast or cervical cancer.
Albany Area Primary Health Care (AAPHC) has developed a new program that makes it easier – and more affordable – for women to receive their mammograms and PAP screenings. Talk to your Provider today to see if you qualify for FREE screenings. Just call your doctor’s office for additional details!
Not yet a patient of AAPHC? No worries! Visit www.AAPHC.org to find an office near your work or home. Once you become a patient, our AAPHC team will be able to see if you qualify for the free screenings. AAPHC is committed to providing high quality health care to ALL of our Southwest Georgia residents!
Fast Facts about Breast and Cervical Cancers:
• Breast Cancer in the United States is the most common cancer in women. Approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The very best way to detect, and fight, breast cancer is with a mammogram.
• A PAP screening can detect cancer cells, but also abnormal cells that may develop into cancer if left untreated. According to the CDC, cervical cancer used to be the leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. However, in the past 40 years, the number of cases of cervical cancer and the number of deaths from cervical cancer have decreased significantly. This decline largely is the result of many women getting regular Pap tests, which can find cervical cancer cells before it turns into cancer.
To see if you qualify for this service, please bring proof of income at the time of your next appointment. We'll be happy to review the program and see if you are eligible for these free health screenings.
As one of the largest primary care practices in Southwest Georgia, Albany Area Primary Health Care (AAPHC) provides health care services to more than 54,964 patients and nearly 217,386 office visits per year. AAPHC is also one of the largest Community Health Centers in our region! To learn more about Community Health Centers, and how this benefits Southwest Georgia, please click here.
At AAPHC, we strive to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and continuous care to all who access our services. Did you know that all qualifying medical offices operated by AAPHC are recognized as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Center for Quality Assurance (NCQA)? NCQA offers three levels of PCMH recognition with Level III being the highest level. As a Level III PCMH, AAPHC is committed to continuously raising the quality of care within our practices, while also lowering our patients health care costs.
Our health care teams are comprised of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives. Assisting these providers are clinical staff members, laboratory personnel, and business office professionals. Most medical problems can be handled at our offices, but if a specialist is needed, an appointment will be made for you as a referral from your physician.
And did you know that AAPHC offers after hours coverage to our patients? That's right! A physician is always available by phone after hours for both adults and children. He/she may be reached by calling the number of the office at which the patient is seen. All phones are forwarded to an answering service at the close of each business day, on weekends, and holidays. Our goal is to always provide access, and even expand access, to your provider so you always can reach AAPHC when you need us most!
When you visit an AAPHC office, you can trust that you'll be well cared for by our team. Always.
Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc.’s Internal Medicine Department is available to serve your primary health care needs. Whether it is management of your diabetes or a lingering cough and low grade fever, we can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. welcomes questions regarding the services we provide, the locations in which we serve, our team of providers, our billing policy, specific billing questions, insurances we accept, or any other information you need to know. Please feel free to contact us through one of our Local Offices or use the contact form below.
