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Frequently Asked Questions

Following is a list of commonly asked questions regarding Women's, Children's, and Family Health Programs.

Breast and Cervial Cancer Screening: The Alaska Breast and Cervical Health Check (BCHC) program provides breast and cervical cancer screening to women ages 18 to 64 who meet certain income guidelines, who do not have insurance, cannot meet their deductible or whose insurance does not pay for BCHC services.
www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/wcfh/bchc/about/about_faq.htm

Universal Newborn Hearing Screening is a screen that will check if your baby’s hearing is normal or whether more testing is needed. The screen does not hurt, is quick and easy, and will be performed by a trained person. If your birthing facility does not offer newborn hearing screening, ask your health care provider to refer you to a place that does.
www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/wcfh/newborn/faq/default.htm

Newborn Metabolic Screening Program Screens Alaska newborns for diseases that are not apparent at birth. Very early treatment can prevent or reduce physical effects and brain damage.
www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/wcfh/metabolic/faq.htm

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