McDowell County Health Department
McDowell County Health Department
McDowell County Health Department provides mammograms in North Carolina. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact McDowell County Health Department directly by calling (828) 652-6811.
FAQs
What does the McDowell County Health Department
They are a participating provider for The North Carolina BCCCP (Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program) and/or Wisewoman Program, for free Mammograms.
What does the North Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (NC BCCCP) provide?
They provide free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings and follow-up to eligible women in North Carolina.
How to be an eligible woman for NC BCCCP?
Must be uninsured or underinsured; are without Medicare Part B or Medicaid; are between ages 40 - 64 for breast screening services and 21 - 64 for cervical screening services, and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
What are their services?
Clinical breast exams, screening mammograms, Pap tests, Diagnostic procedures, as indicated (diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, colposcopies, breast, and cervical biopsies), Medical consultations.
Do I need a Dr's referral for a free mammogram?
- yes
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?
Do you do ultrasounds for pregnant mothers?
Program Sponsor/Affiliation
1922 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC - 27699
(919) 707-5300
Eligibility
are uninsured or underinsured;are without Medicare Part B or Medicaid;
are between ages 40 - 64 for breast screening services and 21 - 64 for cervical screening services; and
have a household income below 250% of the federal poverty level.
Women who are enrolled in NC BCCCP can participate in the NC WISEWOMAN program.
Services
Cervical cancer screenings (Pap tests, HPV tests)
Clinical breast exams
Screening mammograms
Diagnostic procedures, as indicated (diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, colposcopies, breast and cervical biopsies)
Medical consultations
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