PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Cancer Screening Programs

Breast Cervical & Colon Health Program

Breast & Cervical Screening
We provide eligible women with free health exams, screenings, limited diagnostic testing and treatment, education, referrals and follow-up in nine Eastern Washington counties – Adams, Asotin, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Orielle, Spokane, Stevens and Whitman. Call 324-1553 or 1-888-461-8876 for more information.

This program is for women who:

• Are 40-64 years of age
• Have limited income
• Are uninsured or have insurance that does not completely cover women’s health care services, or have an insurance plan that requires a deductible or co-payment that she cannot afford
• Live in Washington State

The free women’s health exam may include a mammogram, pelvic exam, pap test, clinical breast exam, education and referral assistance. Examinations are provided by contracted community providers throughout Eastern Washington.

This program is part of the Washington Breast Cervical & Colon Health Program, a member of the Inland Northwest Breast Health Network, and works closely with The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Colorectal Cancer Screening
We provide eligible people (both men and women) with free colorectal cancer screenings, diagnostic testing, education, referrals and follow-up in nine Eastern Washington counties – Adams, Asotin, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Orielle, Spokane, Stevens and Whitman. Call 324-1553 or 1-888-461-8876 for more information.

This program is for people who meet all five of the following criteria:

1. Have limited income
2. Are asymptomatic for colon cancer
3. Are 50-64 years of age (or younger if they have a family history of colon cancer)
4. Are uninsured, have insurance that does not adequately cover colorectal screening services, or have an insurance plan that requires a deductible or co-payment that is cost-prohibitive and
5. Live in Washington State

The free services include important colorectal health screenings and exams (including colonoscopies), consultations, education, or referral assistance. Examinations are provided by contracted community providers throughout Eastern Washington.

This program is part of the Washington Breast Cervical & Colon Health Program as well as the local Colorectal Task Force committee and works closely with the Community Health Education Resources (CHER). 

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