Division of Public Health Section of Women's, Children's and Family Health
Division of Public Health Section of Women's, Children's and Family Health
Division of Public Health Section of Women's, Children's and Family Health provides mammograms in Alaska. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Division of Public Health Section of Women's, Children's and Family Health directly by calling (907) 269-3476.
FAQs
What CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provide?
They provide breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women across the United States.
What are the services?
Local NBCCEDP programs offer the following services for eligible women: Clinical breast examinations.Mammograms.Pap tests.Pelvic examinations.Human papillomavirus (HPV) tests.Diagnostic testing if results are abnormal.Referrals to treatment.
Who is eligible for this services?
- You may be eligible for free or low-cost screenings if you meet these qualifications: You are between 40 and 64 years of age for breast cancer screening.
- You are between 21 and 64 years of age for cervical cancer screening.
- You have no insurance, or your insurance does not cover screening exams.
- Your yearly income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
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?
Sources
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