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Little River County Health Unit - Ashdown
Little River County Health Unit - Ashdown
Little River County Health Unit - Ashdown provides mammograms in Arkansas. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Little River County Health Unit - Ashdown directly by calling (870) 898-3831.
FAQs
What does Little River County Health Unit - Ashdown provide?
They are a participating provider for The BreastCare Program, for free mammograms.
Who funded BreastCare Program?
It is a program for Arkansas women funded with federal and state funds.
What does BreastCare provide?
They provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for eligible Arkansas women.
What are the services they offer if I qualify?
- Mammograms, clinical.
- breast exams, pelvic exams, and Pap tests, Follow-up testing, if needed.
How to be to get free cancer screenings and/or diagnostic (follow up) tests?
- Must live in Arkansas.
- Must be 21 to 64 years old, and need cervical cancer services.
- Must be 40 to 64 years old and need breast cancer services.
- Must be under 40 years old with breast symptoms.
- Must have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
- Must not have health insurance (including Medicaid or Medicare).
- Must have insurance, need diagnostic tests, AND meet criteria for financial barrier
Why it is getting screened for cancer important?
It increases the chance to detect the disease early, when it is most likely to be curable.
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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