Free and Low Cost Mammograms Near You
Calhoun County Health Department
Calhoun County Health Department
Calhoun County Health Department provides mammograms in Alabama. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Calhoun County Health Department directly by calling (256) 237-7523.
FAQs
What are their clinical hours?
Mondays to Fridays: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
What does the Calhoun County Health Department provide?
They are a participating provider for the Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP).
What are the guidelines for free service from Alabama for free mammograms?
- Women meeting the age eligibility.
- Women aged from 40 to 64 years old with a breast mass and one of the following criteria: Breast complaints including bloody nipple discharge, dimpling, or 1st-degree relative with breast cancer.
- Can receive: A free mammogram and MRI every other 6 months OR one of the other following: Personal history of breast cancer or known genetic mutation such as BRCA 1 or 2(Must have documentation of breast cancer and/or genetic mutation.). 1st degree relative with breast cancer or known genetic mutation such as BRCA 1 or 2(Must attempt to retrieve documentation of breast cancer and/or genetic mutation.).
- Greater than 20% lifetime risk of breast cancer using a breast cancer risk assessment.
- History of radiation treatment to the chest area before age of 30 (typically for Hodgkin's Lymphoma) (mammogram and MRI alternated every 6 months).
- Women age 65 and older with no insurance or Medicare Part A only, screen every other year.
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?
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