Alexandria Clinic/SAGE Screening Program.
Alexandria Clinic/SAGE Screening Program.
Alexandria Clinic/SAGE Screening Program. provides mammograms in Minnesota. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Alexandria Clinic/SAGE Screening Program. directly by calling (320) 763-5123.
FAQs
What program does this clinic participate in?
Free mammogram to people who qualify.
How does Sage Screening Programs help keep Minnesotans healthy?
Through screening and early detection of breast, cervical and colorectal cancers.
Where do screenings are provided?
At participating locations free of charge to people who qualify.
Does Sage hosts screening event?
- Yes.
- To recruit and enroll patients into the Sage Programs.
Does Sage concerned with risk factors of cancer?
Yes, including the risk of using tobacco.
Do they connect with anyone who are interested in quitting smoking?
- Yes.
- They connect with anyone interested in quitting smoking with the QUITPLAN Helpline.
Who are the partners connected with Sage Screening Program?
Public health and the private healthcare system throughout the state of Minnesota.
How does this partnership helps the eligible for Sage?
This partnership removes the barrier of cost so those eligible for Sage can receive quality breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening, free of charge.
Who are qualified for the free Sage Screening Programs?
Minnesota residents who meet the eligibility requirements.
Is there a help center from Sage?
- Yes.
- They are staffed by multi-lingual patient navigators, who answer calls Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.
- to 5:00 p.m.
What assistance does patient navigators offer to callers?
They assist callers in determining program eligibility, identifying and addressing barriers to screening, scheduling appointments and providing referrals to appropriate resources.
How can I get more information?
Call 1-888-643-2584.
Do I need a Dr's referral for a free mammogram?
Do I need to make an appointment to be seen?
Do I need to be a resident of this county to get a free mammogram?
Program Sponsor/Affiliation
P.O. Box 64882
St. Paul, MN - 55164
(651) 201-5600
Eligibility
Breast – Women 40 and olderCervical – Women ages 21 to 64
Do not have insurance
Have insurance that does not cover screening or has a deductible or co-pay
Have income within program guidelines
Application/Enrollment Info
If you are interested in receiving breast, cervical or colorectal cancer screening, or have questions call Sage at 1-888-643-2584 to see if you are eligible.Services
Screening servicesOffice visit for breast and/or cervical exam, and/or breast health education
Screening mammogram – office visit required including breast health education and/or clinical breast exam
Pap smear every 3 years, (or every 5 years if Pap accompanied by HPV co-testing)
Diagnostic services
Office visit to review abnormal screening results
Breast surgical consult
Diagnostic mammogram
Fine needle aspiration of breast lump, including pathology reading
Colposcopy, including biopsy
Endometrial Biopsy (when done as a follow-up for a Pap with abnormal result of Endometrial cells or Adenocarcinoma)
High Risk HPV Panels (when done as a follow-up for a Sage-covered Pap with ASCUS or LSIL results)
Breast ultrasound
Breast biopsy
Sources
Below are citations of the external sources verifying how and why this location is listed as a free mammogram agent.
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A webpage about the eligibility for the services provided by the Minnesota SAGE Program.
Breast cancer screening is an important part of a woman’s health care that should be accessible to everyone. If you are worried about your ability to afford a mammogram, our staff will be happy to help you explore options for financial aid. You may be eligible for a free screening through the Minnesota SAGE program
As seen on www.centracare.com on Oct 12, 2021
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