Our goal is to empower women's health by reducing disparities in cancer screenings.
Catch it Early Care is a program designed to empower women’s health by reducing disparities in cancer screening. We aim to provide equal access to high-quality breast & cervical cancer screenings in Georgia.
Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings
Our Mission
We are improving medical care for women by:
Supporting women with Patient Navigators
Reducing barriers for easier access to health care
Facilitating referrals to other health centers
Improving patient education
Contact Us
Catch It Early Care
Health Sciences Campus
GCC - M. Bert Storey Research Building
Kiara Houston
Who Can Participate?
What We Offer
Breast & cervical health screening for uninsured & underinsured women in Georgia:
Mammograms
Screening mammograms to detect breast cancer early.
Breast diagnostic services
Additional imaging and follow-up when needed.
Pap Tests
Cervical cancer screening through Pap tests.
Cervical diagnostic services
Diagnostic follow-up & additional testing if needed.
We also facilitate follow-up and referral appointments for patients using “concierge service” patient navigators.
What Happens When You Schedule?
Contact Our Team
Call or email us to speak with a member of our team.
We assess your needs
A Team member helps determine the best services for you.
Get your screening
Receive your mammogram and/or Pap test.
Results & follow-up
We support you with results & connect you to follow-up care if needed.
Bringing Screening Closer to Home
Our mobile unit and partner clinics make it easier for women across Georgia—especially in rural and underserved communities—to get the care they need.
Serving communities across Georgia
Partnering with local healthcare organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Services are available for eligible women who are uninsured or underinsured.
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You will receive a letter with your results and can expect it a few days after your visit. If you do not receive your results in 30 days, you can contact the patient navigator.
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Most women report brief discomfort, but both screenings only take a few minutes. -
Your patient navigator will help connect you to the next steps. -
Breast Cancer Screening (Average Risk)
Ages 40–44: May choose to begin annual mammograms.
Ages 45–54: Get a mammogram every year.
Ages 55+: Get a mammogram every 2 years or continue yearly screening.
Cervical Cancer Screening (Average Risk)
Ages 25–65: Screen with one of the following:
- Primary HPV test: Every 5 years (preferred)
- HPV/Pap co-test: Every 5 years
- Pap test alone: Every 3 years
Talk with your healthcare provider if you are at higher risk or have a personal or family history of cancer, as you may need a different screening schedule.
Meet Our Team
Our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way.
Alicia Arnold, DO
- Associate Professor/Physician
Patti E. Gravitt, PhD, MS
- Associate Director
Kiara Houston, MPH
- Research Associate
Kellen Tjioe, PhD, MSc, DDS
- Adjunct Assistant Research Scientist
Vacant
- Patient Navigator
Vacant
- Patient Navigator
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