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St. Francis County Health Unit - Forrest City
St. Francis County Health Unit - Forrest City
St. Francis County Health Unit - Forrest City provides mammograms in Arkansas. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact St. Francis County Health Unit - Forrest City directly by calling (870) 633-1340.
FAQs
What does the St. Francis County Health Unit - Forrest City provide?
They are a participating provider for The BreastCare Program, for free mammograms.
What is BreastCare program?
It is a program for Arkansas women funded with federal and state funds.
What does the BreastCare program provide?
They provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for eligible Arkansas women.
What are the services I receive if I qualify?
Mammograms, Clinical breast exams, Pelvic exams and Pap tests, Follow-up testing, if needed
How to able 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 is it 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?
- Yes
Do I need to be a resident of this county to get a free mammogram?
- You must live in Arkansas is the requirement.
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