Southwest Health District offers breast and cervical cancer program

ALBANY — Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Georgia, so early detection is critical.

To help reduce the impact of breast and cervical cancer on Georgians, the Southwest Health District provides breast and cervical cancer screenings, diagnostic services, and referrals to treatment as medically indicated to qualified, uninsured or underinsured women residing in Georgia at the district’s 14 county health departments.

To qualify for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, recipients must:

♦ Be at or below the 200% poverty level;

♦ Be uninsured or underinsured;

♦ Be age 40-64 or over 64 without Medicare Part B coverage;

♦ Be a biological female or transgender female (male-to-female who has taken or is taking hormones and meets all other requirements can receive breast screening);

♦ Be a Georgia resident.

More information about the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Program is available at https://dph.georgia.gov/BCCP. To find out if you are eligible or to access services, call your local health department.

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