Initial Highlights of the Day
St. Elizabeth held it’s second annual See, Test, and Treat event on Saturday, 10/05/24. It offered no-cost, on-site mammograms and cervical screenings to uninsured women throughout Northern Kentucky. St. Elizabeth Healthcare hosted the event with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Foundation grant and support. It’s one way we fulfill our mission of making a difference in the fight against cancer, by providing vital screenings like pap smears for individuals aged 21 to 65 and mammograms for those aged 40 to 74.
This event helps remove barriers to care often experienced by women in our community. Each year, women who want to take charge of their health, join us at the The Yung Family Cancer Center and Breast Center in Edgewood, Kentucky. The event empowers women at all stages of life to prioritize their health and well-being.
Patient surveys confirmed that because of attending See, Test and Treat, the women definitely:
- 64 of those surveyed felt more comfortable going to the doctor (provider).
- 66 of those surveyed understood why they should get Pap tests regularly.
- 64 of those surveyed understood why they should get mammograms regularly.
- 62 of those surveyed where to get their preventative screenings because of what they learned at program.
- 33 of those surveyed reported meeting a pathologist.
Participant Perception:
- Volunteer and patient surveys indicated the event was very successful, and very well done. They felt it was deeply needed and appreciated by the patients, community members/leaders, and staff/volunteers. People enjoyed the experience across multiple roles.
- A patient’s daughter expressed their appreciation for the free care, how needed it is and what a great experience her mother had at the event.
- A community partner noted the women “loved the friendly welcome” they received.
81
PATIENTS SEEN
45 Pap Smears
63 Mammograms
40 Blood Pressure Screenings
Volunteers Day of Event
150
Volunteer to Patient Ratio
1.9:1
2 Planning Committee Members (Co-Pilots)
14 Pathologists/Lab Professionals
8 Providers
2 Medical Assistants
12 Nurses and Nurse Leads
6 Education
40 Lay Interpreters
6 Mammo Techs
1 Mammo RNs
2 Mammo Check-in (HOD)
7 Registration
Patient Care:
Patients were extremely appreciative of outreach and grateful for the care and expressed this during sign-ups/scheduling andat the event. The staff for the pap smears and the mammograms gave care, attention, kindness, and guidance to the women being seen.
Treatments included:
Social Determinants of Health:
St. Elizabeth language need awareness was increased and addressed during event.
- Patients were grateful for having lay and paid interpreters help make their visit smoother.
- Patients felt part of the center and welcome here.
Education:
Women noted education was very helpful to them. Some women come from countries without any preventive care.
- Example from a nurse educating: “While educating a patient about screenings/preventative health, she said in her country they don’t do preventative health care and a lot of times when they are diagnosed it is too late. She was very appreciative of us being able to provide her screening mammography and pap smears and education!”
17
community
organizations
participated
A Day of Connection, Empowerment and Knowledge
The second annual See, Test, and Treat event offers more than medical screenings. It’s a day that brings people together, provides valuable resources, and empowers you to make informed decisions about your health and well-being.
Empowerment is at the core of our event. We want you to leave with the knowledge and tools you need to prioritize your health and make sure your future is a healthy one. Whether it’s early cancer detection or access to essential resources, we’re here to give you control of your health.
Attendees received information and education about resources available to them in the community. One attendee noted that they need this type of information and access and often don’t know how to find it or that it exists. Extremely successful, run by our Integrative Oncology team and volunteers that day.
- 17 community organizations participated.
- Staff noted they learned a lot from the community members/leaders at the health fair and were able to share resources back to colleagues for patient care.
- Community leaders and organizations were grateful and excited to be part of See, Test, and Treat and at the event.
- They noted they made connections with other community organizations and built relationships.
Languages Served
5
57 Spanish
9 French
13 English
1 Portuguese
1 Wolof
Additional Assistance:
- The Northern KY Health Department collaborated to see women at the event for future care.
- They gave 14 HPV vaccines and 34 Flu vaccines to uninsured women, and will follow up with them for any additional shots to complete the series.
- Our internal Financial Counselors saw 50 women as well.
Abnormalities Found
12
Pap smears:
6 abnormal results
Mammograms:
6 abnormal screening mammograms requiring further diagnostic imaging.
Community Leaders:
Expressed appreciation to St Elizabeth Healthcare for providing much-needed free and accessible care for the community.
- Two of our key community partners who participated in the Health Fair helped with patient recruitment and also helped during the day as needed for lay translations for wayfinding, etc.
Their words:
- “I was so happy to be a part of this event. What a wonderful day of giving back to the community.”
- “Amazing turnout. I want to say thank you for allowing us to be part of this amazing event. KAWA has so many connections with other organizations.”
- “We were so happy to be one of your community partners for this great much-needed event. I know there was a lot of work and preparations that went into Saturday. It turned out amazing, looking forward to connecting soon.”
Discover Our Community Resources
Learn more about the valuable resources available in our community by visiting our partners’ websites.
We believe that by joining forces with these community partners, we can significantly impact the health of women in our community. Together, we can save lives through early cancer detection and prevention.
