Listed below are cancer resources available in Columbia County.
Local resources include:
Cancer Prevention
Cancer Screening
Financial Assistance
Home Health Care
Hospice
Low Cost Clinics
Medical Transportation
Oncology/Cancer Services
Resource Referral Agencies
Support Groups
Cancer Prevention |
| BadgerCare: Tobacco Cessation Wisconsin 800-362-3002 (Member Services) BadgerCare currently covers most tobacco cessation medications and individual counseling. These services could change. Call Member Services for the most up to date information on what services are covered and if there are any limits on services. Columbus Community Hospital 1515 Park Avenue, Columbus, Wisconsin 920-623-2200 Columbus Community Hospital offers employee health risk appraisals, nutritional consults, tobacco cessation services and stop smoking programs. Please call Columbus Community Hospital for more information. Divine Savior Healthcare 2817 New Pinery Road, Portage, Wisconsin 608-742-4131 Divine Savior Healthcare offers exercise classes, employee health risk appraisals and Freedom From Smoking Program. Please call Divine Savior Healthcare for more information. First Breath: A Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation Program 2652 Murphy Road, Portage, Wisconsin 608-742-9741 The First Breath program can help expectant mothers quit smoking. This program is provided free to the Columbia County Department of Health and Human Services prenatal care coordination clients. Please call for more information. WEA Trust: Quit Smoking—Your Way! Madison, Wisconsin 800-279-4000 (toll-free) Quit Smoking—Your Way! is free and available to members age 18 and over who have WEA Trust health insurance. Studies show you can greatly increase your odds of successfully quitting tobacco when you combine tobacco cessation counseling with the use of tobacco cessation medications. Call WEA Trust for the most up to date information on what services are covered and if there are any limits on services. |
Cancer Screening |
| Columbus Community Hospital 1515 Park Avenue, Columbus, Wisconsin 920-623-2200 Columbus Community Hospital provides the following cancer screening services: • Breast cancer: Clinical breast exams and mammograms • Colorectal cancer: Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy • Cervical cancer: Pap tests, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test and colposcopy • Prostate cancer: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal exam (DRE) Please call Columbus Community Hospital for more information and/or to make an appointment. Dean Health System – Clinics Clinic locations in Cambria, Columbus, Lodi, Pardeeville, Portage, Poynette, Randolph and Rio 608-250-1075 Dean Health System – Clinics provide the following cancer screening services: • Breast cancer: Clinical breast exams • Cervical cancer: Pap tests, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test • Prostate cancer: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal exam (DRE) Please call Dean Health System for more information and/or to make an appointment. Divine Savior Healthcare 2817 New Pinery Road, Portage, Wisconsin (608) 742-4131 Divine Savior Healthcare provides the following cancer screening services: • Breast cancer: Clinical breast exams and mammograms • Colorectal cancer: Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy • Cervical cancer: Pap tests, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test and colposcopy • Prostate cancer: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal exam (DRE) Please call Divine Savior Healthcare for more information and/or to make an appointment. Family Health La Clinica 400 South Townline Road, Wautoma, Wisconsin 920-787-5514 Family Health La Clinica is a non-profit, community-based clinic that provides comprehensive primary and preventative health care and social services to medically underserved individuals and families. The following cancer screening services are available: • Oral cancer: oral cancer screening is part of dental screening Please call for more information about available services. Planned Parenthood Portage Health Center 132 W. Cook Street, Portage, Wisconsin 608-742-1551 Planned Parenthood Portage Health Center provides the following cancer screening services: • Breast cancer: Clinical breast exams • Cervical cancer: Pap tests, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test Please call Planned Parenthood Portage Health Center for more information and/or to make an appointment. |
Financial Assistance |
| Central Wisconsin Community Action Council (CWCAC) 203 De Witt Street, Portage, Wisconsin 608-742-3320 CWCAC provides programming and services to low-income individuals and families. Programs include energy assistance and food pantry access. Please call the CWCAC office for more information. Columbus Community Hospital Wigs – Free or Reduced 1515 Park Avenue, Columbus, Wisconsin 920-623-2200 Provides free wigs to Columbus Community Hospital patients with a cancer diagnosis. Knitted caps and hats are also available. Please call for more information. Community Care Program at Divine Savior Healthcare 2817 New Pinery Road, Portage, Wisconsin 608-745-5640 The Community Care Program may provide various tests and medical services for a reduced cost or for free. If private health insurance does not cover entire cost of services provided by a Divine Savior Healthcare provider, individuals may apply for assistance for balances due. Please call a Divine Savior Financial Counselor for more information. Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Capital IM Consortia 888-445-1621 (toll-free) Provides enrollment services and benefits management to residents in Adams, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Juneau, Richland and Sauk County. Programs include FoodShare, BadgerCare, BadgerCare Plus, Family Planning Only Services and Caretaker Supplement. Income requirements apply. Please call the toll-free number or visit the Access website (listed above) for more information. Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid 800-362-3002 Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid allows certain women to get full Medicaid benefits. This program helps women who have been diagnosed and are in need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer. Please call for more information and eligibility requirements. Women enrolled in Wisconsin Well Woman Program should contact their WWWP local coordinating agency (see information below). Wisconsin Well Woman Program: Columbia County 2817 New Pinery Road, Portage, Wisconsin 608-745-6407 Provides preventive health screening services to women with little or no health insurance coverage. Well Woman pays for mammograms, Pap tests, certain other health screenings and multiple sclerosis testing for women with high risk of multiple sclerosis. Please call the Wisconsin Well Woman Coordinator for more information and eligibility requirements. |
Home Health Care |
| Divine Savior Home Care 2805 Hunters Trail, Portage, Wisconsin 608-745-6400 Divine Savior Home Care serves Adams County. Services provided include: home health aide, medical social service, nursing care, nutritional guidance, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Please call Divine Savior Home Care for more information about available services. |
Hospice |
| Home Health United Hospice 611 East Wisconsin Avenue, Portage, Wisconsin 800-924-2273 (toll-free) Home Health United Hospice provides a care team consisting of nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, home health aides, volunteers and medical directors. The team works closely with patients and families to identify their goals and priorities, and to develop a plan to achieve those. These services are provided wherever the patient calls home. Please call Home Health United Hospice for more information. |
Low Cost Clinics |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Free Medical Clinic Located in Wilz Drugstore, 140 E. Cook Street, Portage, Wisconsin 608-234-0159 The Free Medical Clinic offers a variety of healthcare services. Doctors and nurses are available to see patients of all ages every Wednesday from 8:00am-12:00pm. Services not available include: STD testing, immunizations and OB care. Please see Planned Parenthood Portage Health Center above. |
Medical Transportation |
| All Vet’s Transport 400 DeWitt Street, Portage, Wisconsin 608-617-6000 All Vet’s Transport provides medical transportation to veterans. Services include transportation to medical appointments at the VA hospital in Madison or Milwaukee and to out-patient clinics in Baraboo and Beaver Dam. Please call for more information. LogistiCare: Medical Assistance Transportation Program Atlanta, Georgia 866-907-1493 LogistiCare assists in providing transportation for medical care for those on Medical Assistance. Please call LogistiCare for more information. Aging & Disability Resource Center of Columbia County Transportation Program for Aging and Disabled Individuals 2652 Murphy Road, Portage, Wisconsin 608-742-9213 The Disability Resource Center of Columbia County provides transportation services to disabled residents and senior residents over the age of 60 from their homes. Transportation is provided to and from appointments throughout Columbia County as well as surrounding counties. Transportation is only provided to residents of Columbia County. Medical appointments are given priority: all other transportation needs will be considered depending on availability. Please call for more information. |
Oncology/Cancer Services |
| Dean Clinic – Columbus Specialty Services 1513 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Columbus, Wisconsin 920-623-9535 The Dean Clinic – Columbus Specialty Services offers diagnostic testing, treatment plans and follow-up care for cancer. For appointments, ask your primary healthcare provider for a referral or call the Dean Clinic – Columbus Specialty Services for more information. Divine Savior Healthcare – Medical Oncology 2817 New Pinery Road, Portage, Wisconsin 608-745-5660 Divine Savior Healthcare provides cancer screening and testing, therapeutic infusions for cancer patients, social services, chemotherapy administration, symptom management and dietary information. For more information, please call Divine Savior Medical Oncology. |
Resource Referral Agencies |
| Aging Disability and Resource Center (ADRC) of Columbia County 2652 Murphy Road, Portage, Wisconsin 608-742-9233 The ADRC Provides information and assistance to both older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers and the general public. They also assist with appropriate referrals to other agencies based on requests and needs. Please call the ADRC office for more information about resources available in Columbia County. Columbia County Department of Health and Human Services Murphy Road, Portage, Wisconsin 608-742-9227 Provides information, assistance, referrals and services to Columbia County residents. Please call the Columbia County Department of Health and Human Services for more information about available services. United Way 2-1-1 2-1-1 Assists callers by helping them assess their needs and identify appropriate community-based resources. United Way 2-1-1 manages a community database that consists of health and human service providers, non-profits, educational programs, clubs and community groups available to Columbia County residents. Please call 2-1-1 or visit the website for more information about available programs and services. |
Support Groups |
| Caregiver Support Group St. Mary’s Parish Center, 309 Cook Street, Portage, Wisconsin 608-742-4039 St. Mary’s Parish Center Caregiver Support Group meets to learn new information, share experiences and ideas and support one another. Please call for more information about meeting times. I Can Cope Support Group Dean Clinic of Columbus, First Floor Lobby, 1513 Park Avenue, Columbus, Wisconsin 920-623-6434 Educational classes are available for people facing cancer. Please call the phone number above for more information about educational classes and the date and time of the classes. |
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