It is estimated that in 2013 there will be over 300,000 new cases of Breast Cancer in the United States. Doctors believe the early detection of signs and symptoms can potentially save many lives. Women over the age of 40 should be receiving regular Mammogram Screenings to detect anything out of the ordinary. Even if you are underinsured or have no insurance, it is still possible to receive these tests. Below is a list of places in Central Florida where you can receive mammograms, treatments and more:
Altamonte Women's Center - Low Cost exams will be offered Saturday October 19th at the Altamonte Women's Center 707 Ballard St Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 – Call (407) 331-7784 to schedule your appointment
The Community After Hours Clinic - OPEN Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 5pm and Saturday morning at 8am – Everyone is seen on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Located in the Florida Hospital Medical Plaza 2501 N Orange Ave Suite 411, Orlando, Florida 32804 (407) 303-7298
LIBBY'S LEGACY - Cost free mammograms as well as follow up diagnostic procedures such as ultrasounds, biopsies, and pathology. This program also offers case management services to provide patient navigation for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. Contact: Jennifer Gutierrez (407) 898-1991
Seminole County Health Department - Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening women ages 50-64 in Orange, Lake and Seminole Counties
who meet low income requirement. Call 407-665-3700 for appointment. http://seminolecohealth.com/Maternity/bccs.asp
Florida Hospital Komen Breast Care Program women 40-49 - Must have prescription from a physician. Call 407-303-7341 for info/appt.
American Breast Cancer Foundation - Key to Life Breast Cancer Screening Assistance Program offers financial assistance to uninsured and underinsured women of all ages for clinical breast exams, screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds and biopsies. Call toll free 1-877-539-2543 to apply for assistance. Or visit the American Breast Cancer Foundation website.
Emery Medical Solutions – offers discounted rates for digital screening mammograms, digital diagnostic mammograms, MRI, ultrasounds and biopsies for patients referred by COMPASSIONATE HANDS AND HEARTS BREAST CANCER OUTREACH. Call us at 407-864-6458 for information.
Florida Radiology Imaging - 50% discount for the uninsured. Call 407-834-8722 to schedule appointment.
Shepherd's Hope – offers assistance with obtaining diagnostic mammograms for uninsured who are symptomatic, meet low income requirement and are Shepherd's Hope patients. Call 407-876-6699 ext. 0 for information. http://www.shepherdshope.org/index.php
David Maus Toyota - Every Wednesday in October they will have Sand Lake Imaging at their location, 1160 Rinehart Rd Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 302-8800. Call 407/472-1976 to schedule an appointment http://driveawaybreastcancer.com/
Outside Orlando:
YES! to Mammograms - Free digital mammograms for uninsured Brevard County residents. E-mail YEStomammograms@cfl.rr.com or call 321-914-3153 for an application. www.yestomammograms.org
Cancer Care Centers Foundation - Financial assistance for transportation, rent, utilities and medication for uninsured and underinsured cancer patients in Brevard and Indian River counties. E-mail info@cccfoundationinc.org or call 321-952-0898 for information.
Brevard County Health Department Women at Risk Mammogram Program - Free clinical breast exams, screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms for uninsured women 50-64 years old in Brevard County, who meet low income requirement. Call 321-634-6377 for more info
United Order True Sisters Inc. -Free screening mammograms for uninsured Brevard County residents. Must have a prescription from a doctor. Contact Sylvia Shapiro at 321-773-0591.
Bert Fish Medical Center Women's Breast Health Program - Free mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women ages 40-50 who are residents of Southeast Volusia County. Must have a prescription from a doctor. Call Patty Tanner at 386-424-6334 for more information.
Volusia County Health Dept. Saving Our Selves Program - Free breast exams, screening and diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds and in some case, biopsies for women 50-64 with limited income and are uninsured or underinsured. Contact Margaret Smith at 1-800-226-6110 for appt.
Pink Ribbon Thrift Shop (Holly Hill, FL)- Holds drawing the first of each month for a free mammogram screening for the uninsured. To enter the drawing, visit Pink Ribbon Thrift Shop at 1629 Ridgewood Avenue in Holly Hill, FL.
Halifax Medical Center - Free mammogram screenings for Volusia County residents 40 and older who are uninsured and meet limited financial requirement. They may also help with diagnostic mammograms and ultrasounds. Must have a prescription from a doctor. Call 386-254-4210 for info.
Osceola County Council on Aging Women's Breast Health Initiative - Free screening and diagnostic mammograms and ultrasounds for Osceola County residents 40-49 who are uninsured and meet low income requirement. Call 407-846-0413 for more information.
Good Samaritan Health Clinic Breast Health Project - Free mammograms to uninsured patients 49-49 who are residents of West Volusia County. Call 386-738-6990 for more information.
Langley Health Services - Lake, Marion, Sumter – Screening This program will assist uninsured or underinsured women ages 40-49 with access to free mammograms, both screening and diagnostic and breast health services. A heavy focus will be on African Americans, as well as the Hispanic population for breast health awareness. Through the implementation of this program, there will be access to early detection. Contact: Paul Quinn (352) 613-4421
Resource Guide provided by COMPASSIONATE HANDS AND HEARTS BREAST CANCER OUTREACH, INC.
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