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Well Woman Visits

The well woman visit is an annual health checkup for adult women to keep up with preventive health services, such as vaccinations, general health counseling, prenatal counseling, and different age-appropriate screenings. This type of visit is a full health check-up, separate from visits to the hospital about specific health complaints. As part of the Affordable Care Act, well woman visits must be paid for by your insurance company, without charging the patient a co-pay, also known as non-cost sharing.

Some of the services that may be included in a Well Woman Visit include:

  • Services, like vaccines (shots), that improve your health by preventing diseases and other health problems
  • Preventative screening tests, which are medical tests to check for diseases early when they may be easier to treat
  • Education and counseling to help you make informed health decisions.
  • Clinical and behavioral interventions to help prevent or manage chronic diseases or risk factors
  • Education and referrals for managing or treating mental health conditions

Attending a well woman visit at least once a year is an important chance for women to stay in communication with their doctors and make sure they aren’t missing out on potentially lifesaving care. Of course, if health concerns come up between annual health visits it’s important to reach out to your doctor, but the annual well woman visit can make it easier to be aware of the care you need, feel comfortable seeking care and navigating the healthcare system in general.

Possible Screenings that May be Included in Your Well-Woman Visit

Your physical exam gives your provider a good idea of your overall health and determines if you’re at risk for any health conditions. The type of exams and screening may include:

Basics

Height/weight/blood pressure measurements

Checking your risk for: Heart disease, Thyroid disorder, Diabetes, Obesity, and more

Pelvic Exam and Pap Smears

During your external pelvic exam, your healthcare provider will visually examine the outside of your genital area and feel your abdomen for lumps or anything out of the ordinary.

You may also receive an internal exam and/or a Pap smear, enabling your provider to better examine your reproductive organs and take any samples needed for testing.

Breast Exam & Mammogram

Breast Exam as part of your clinical exam
A physical exam during which your provider will circle your breasts and feel for lumps or other unusual tissue.

Mammogram
An X-ray of your breasts to detect abnormalities that may not be obvious from a clinical exam. There is a lot of confusion around when to start getting mammograms and how often to receive them. If you and your doctor agree, you can have a mammogram every year starting at age 40.

Champaign County Resources

Here are some resources to help you be more informed about preventive healthcare, what services you may need, and where WWVs are offered in Champaign County.

Preparing for your WWV

Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year - Easy Guide
WPSI Well-Woman Chart - Preventive Health Recommendations
Preventive care benefits for adults
Preventive care benefits for women
Healthy Living by Age

Well Woman healthcare locations

Champaign County Map of WWV and Primary care locations
Champaign County Well-Woman Provider search
Community Health Partnership

Well-Woman visits are available at the Community Health Partnership attached to CUPHD building, call (217) 839-3052 to schedule a Well Woman Visit. Everyone is welcome!

Transportation

MTD Routes and Schedules

Insurance Resources

Marketplace Options

Connector Widget
Get Covered Illinois Illinois.gov - Application for Benefits Eligibility
HealthCare.gov

Medicaid

Enroll Anytime Flyer
Illinois Medicaid

How to enroll in Medicaid

How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid & CHIP coverage
HealthChoice Illinois
ABE Illinois Benefits Application

Well-Woman Hotlines

United Way 211 Resource Hotline

United Way of Champaign County provides the 2-1-1 Helpline – a free, multi-lingual, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service that provides a central access point to health and human services in Champaign County.

Hotline Pregnancy and Maternal Mental Health

1-833-943-5746 – National Maternal Mental Health Hotline | MCHB
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICAS)

Wellness and Health Promotion
Hours and Contact Information

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 217-373-7901
Fax: 217-353-7767
201 W. Kenyon Rd., Champaign, IL 61820