Mammograms and Pap Smears

Updated on August 16, 2005
S. asks from Wylie, TX
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I am a missionary who is only home in Texas once a year, when I try to get my physical done, including a mammogram and a pap smear. But as I live on a limited (missionary's) budget, and my insurance has a $500 deductible, I need to find a good, inexpensive source. Can anyone help?

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M.

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I recommend the Cooper Clinic. They offer a discount to missionaries. They have a whole menu of medical tests you can pick and choose from and have done all in one day.

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L.G.

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Planned Parenthood offers their services on a sliding scale basis.

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K.

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Dr. Ehmer
Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates of Dallas, P.A.
712 North Washington Suite 250
Dallas, Texas 75246
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He works with a lot of the Dallas Seminary students, so he may be willing to work at a reduced cost for you. Good luck.

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C.K.

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I am in a similar situation. My dh has been unemployed since December and our short-term insurance ran out and we cannot afford private insurance. I'm having to put our kids on CHIP and am overdue for a mammogram myself.

I believe you can call Parkland Hospital and ask for a Health center near you for your annual well woman exam. You may have to ask for a referral regarding mammograms and see if they can recommend one. I know the Baylor Hospital does discounted mammograms, but only if your doc refers you because you have symptoms like soreness, bleeding or discharge, detect a lump, etc.

Let me know what you find out.

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J.M.

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Hi S.,
I know you can go to Planned Parenthood for your pap smears and physical and they charge on a sliding fee schedule based on your income. I'm not sure if they do mammograms though, you might want to call 800-230-7526 and they can tell you were the nearest one is. I hope this helps.
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B.

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I would try any of the Planned Parenthood locations. I know they do pap smears and they are relatively very inexpensive. www.plannedparenthood.org I believe is the web site.

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