Breast, Cervical and Colon Cancer Screening Program
Pacific County Public Health and Human Services Department offers the Breast, Cervical and Colon Cancer Screening program to women. If you are male and are interested in more information please call 1-800-992-1817.
Early Detection is the Best Protection!
Early detection is the best way to prevent breast, cervical, and colon cancer. Low-income people are less likely to receive cancer screening, due to costs, so are more likely to find cancers at later stages. This program provides free access to screening and treatment services to help reduce deaths.
Who is eligible for the program?
To qualify, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Women between 40 and 64 years.*
- Men between 50 and 64 years.
- Uninsured or underinsured.
- Low-income (below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level).
*Limited openings are available for women between 35 and 39 years old with breast symptoms.
The program is open to anyone meeting all the criteria listed above. Particular emphasis is placed on reaching high-risk populations, including:
- Ages 50 and older.
- Native Americans.
- African Americans.
- Hispanics.
- Asian/Pacific Islanders.
- Lesbians.
Eligible women may receive:
- Clinical breast exam.
- Mammogram.
- Pap test.
- Pelvic exam.
- Services related to treatment for breast or cervical cancer.
- Case management services.
- Colorectal cancer screening.
Eligible men may receive:
- Colorectal cancer screening
Federal Poverty Level Guidelines—Effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
Your household income must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, listed below.
| Family Size | Monthly Income | Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,269 | $27,225 |
| 2 | $3,065 | $36,775 |
| 3 | $3,861 | $46,325 |
| 4 | $4,657 | $55,875 |
| 5 | $5,453 | $65,425 |
| 6 | $6,249 | $74,975 |
| 7 | $7,045 | $84,525 |
| 8 | $7,841 | $94,075 |
Who to contact for information
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
Counties Served: Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific,
Skamania, Thurston, Wahkiakum
600 NE 92nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA. 98664
Toll Free: 800-992-1817
Sherrill Allen, Program Manager
http://www.swmedicalcenter.org/body.cfm?id=179
Link to Department of Health website on Breast, Cervical and Cancer
Health Program