Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women provides mammograms in Louisiana. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women directly by calling (337) 480-7444.
FAQs
Is this a participating center for Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program?
Yes.
What is the mission of the Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program?
To prevent unnecessary disease, disability, and premature death by providing quality breast and cervical cancer screenings at NO COST to uninsured and underinsured, lower-income women in Louisiana.
Who are qualified for the services?
Eligible women are those that meet age, income and insurance status guidelines.
What if a woman participate in any program that provides these same services?
She is not eligible especially if she has a Family Planning in a parish health unit.
Who determines a patient's eligibility for participation in LBCHP?
The screening provider.
Who should be contact if patient is experiencing any breast or cervical symptoms?
Contact one of our providers, as this may help you qualify.
What is the age eligibility requirement for cervical cancer screenings?
Women must be between 21 and 64 years of age.
What is the age eligibility requirement for breast cancer screenings?
Women must be between 40 and 64 years old.
Who are to be referred for a diagnostic mammogram?
A woman who by virtue of symptoms or physical findings, regardless of age, is considered to have a substantial likelihood of having breast disease.
What is the income restriction?
The participant's household income must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Does the Federal Poverty Level and the LBCHP's maximum allowable income are adjusted annually?
Yes.
How can I get more information?
Call (888) 599-1073.
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
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA - 70112
(888) 599-1073
Benefits
LBCHP offers help beyond our no-cost mammograms and Pap tests to help make sure Louisiana women get regular breast and cervical cancer screenings. Our services are listed below and please know that every LBCHP location has a patient navigator whose job is to help youEligibility
Ages 40-60Younger than 40 and having breast symptoms – such as feeling a lump, skin irritation, or other changes.
The participant’s household income must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Insurance Status
Uninsured: You can get screenings and navigation support.
Insured: You can get navigation support. If a needed diagnostic service is not covered by your insurance or you can’t afford your co-pay/deductible, LBCHP can help.
Application/Enrollment Info
Call 1-888-599-1073 or follow this link https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iTYGNNSCiU6jKBq3nMWNnURP91zMBpVMvy6jiLiEFNlUNjZVNE9BQTVBNFRRVDc3SlM2NlZWNUE0OC4uServices
Clinical ServicesClinical breast exam
Mammogram
Pelvic exam
Pap test
Diagnostic tests
Navigational Services
Help making appointments
Help getting to your appointments
Connecting you to translation services
Making sure you get treated after cancer is found
Mission
to improve quality of life for women by helping them get life-saving breast and cervical screenings.
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