South Health District’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides screenings to those who qualify. For women age 40-64 who are uninsured or under-insured, the program provides clinical breast exams, mammograms, and pap smear with follow-up as needed to detect early cancer and pre-cancers of the breast and cervix. For women 21-64 who meet eligibility requirements, the program provides pap tests, pelvic exams, and follow up as needed.

Early detection is key. This program can help lower the rate of developing breast and/or cervical cancer.

Screening Services:

• Clinical Breast Exam
• Mammograms, if age 40 or over (referrals for mammograms are made to local providers)
• Pelvic examinations
• Pap smears (if needed)
• In the event of questionable findings, women are referred to local providers for follow up

Presumptive Eligibility Women’s Health Medicaid (WHM)

To help defray the cost of treatment of breast or cervical cancer, Women’s Health Medicaid can be obtained.  Women’s Health Medicaid provides full coverage Medicaid for eligible women under age 65 who have breast and/or cervical cancer and need treatment.

Eligible Women Include:

• Women with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines
• Uninsured or under-insured women who are not otherwise eligible for Medicare or full coverage Medicaid
• U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully admitted to reside in the U.S. on a permanent basis.

For more information about BCCP services, Women’s Health Medicaid, or to make an appointment, contact your local health department.  Contact information can be found by clicking here and clicking your local health department.