Free Mammograms

Not all insurance companies pay for mammograms, and not every woman is eligible for the government's program intended for low income families. The following organizations can help you identify free and low cost mammograms in your area:

1) The American Cancer Society www.cancer.org 800-ACS-2345. Contact their local office.
2) YWCA's Encore Plus program: Contact local office. The National office at 800-95-EPLUS .
3) National Cancer Institute: 800-4-CANCER www.nci.nih.gov .
4) State Office of Breast and Cervical Cancer: Contact your state Dept of Health.
5) October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month: Many mammogram facilities offer their services at special fees during this period. So, In September, you may call and see what kind of deal you can get or check online at www.nbcam.org .
6) Medicare coverage of mammograms: 800-MEDICARE