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Breast and Cervical Cancer Resources
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On this page you will see information and links to breast and cervical cancer screening resources, diagnostic exams resources, organizations that help locate breast and cervical screenings, benefit programs, educational materials, support agencies, and organizations that help with prescriptions.
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Screening ResourcesReferral Resources and Information
Benefit Programs and Insurance Plans
Educational Materials and Support Agencies
Assistance with Medications
Screening Resources
Call your local County Health Departments, hospitals, qualified health centers or federally funded clinics to see if clinical breast exams, Pap tests, and mammograms are available.
https://findahealhcenter.hrsa.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has information on the CDC Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program sites as well as health materials on breast and cervical cancer. 1-800-232-6348
www.CDC.gov/cancer/nbccedp
Susan G. Komen For The Cure
Susan G. Komen For The Cure has funding for Breast Cancer Screenings in some Florida cities as well as information on breast cancer and events. 1-877-465-6636
www.komen.org
American Breast Cancer Foundation, Key To Life Program
American Breast Cancer Foundation, Key To Life Program provides individuals in need with financial assistance for mammograms and diagnostic testing. Also offers help with medication, wigs, and other resources. 1-410-730-5105.
www.abcf.org
The National Center for Farmworkers Health
The National Center for Farmworkers Health operates a toll free bilingual health information and referral service. The Call For Health Program can provide assistance in locating health care and can provide some financial assistance once all other resources have been exhausted. Email: info@ncfh.org or call 1-800-377-9968
www.ncfh.org
CancerCare
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that provides free, professional support services including referrals for financial assistance, insurance co-pays, medications, as well as information on cancer. Email: info@cancercare.org or call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673)
www.cancercare.org
National Cancer Institute
Learn more about clinical trials, the potential benefits, processes, care costs and more. 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials
Referral Resources and Information
Volunteer Health Services ProgramThe Florida Department of Health has a Volunteer Health Services Program with statewide coordinators that help locate quality healthcare for medically underserved and underinsured residents. For more information locating the coordinator in your area,visit the website:
www.floridahealth.gov/provider-and-partner-resources/
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has a website that has information on health conditions, health insurance and health care provider locations. 1-888-419-3456
www.FloridaHealthFinder.gov
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society has staffed health professionals that are available 24 hours a day to provide information to cancer patients and their families. They provide information on many cancer topics, day to day help and emotional support. 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
www.cancer.org
211
211, an information and referral service sponsored by the United Way, is available in many areas throughout Florida and can share with you, information on services available in your community.
www.211.org
The Patient Advocate Foundation
The Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of financial stability relative to their diagnosis of a life threatening or debilitating disease. They also have a program that provides co-pay assistance to insured Americans who qualify as well as several other programs. 1-800-532-5274
www.patientadvocate.org
Benefit Programs and Insurance Plans
The Florida Department of Children and FamiliesThe Florida Department of Children and Families has information on several medical assistance programs and other benefits. They also have a list of many other services that are available in Florida. 1-866-762-2237
https://www.myflfamilies.com/
Additional helpful information may be available at Medicaid Options. 1-866-454-3959
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
The Department of Elder Affairs
The Department of Elder Affairs is the primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs for older adults over the age of 60. The Department's website lists the services available to the seniors in this state including health insurance information. Email: information@elderaffairs.org or call 850-414-2000
elderaffairs.org
The Florida Department of Financial Services
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Consumer Assistance Division can answer general insurance and financial questions through a toll-free Insurance Helpline. They will be able to verify what your health insurance should cover and required deductibles.877-693-5236
myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/
Educational Materials and Support Agencies
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society has many educational materials on cancer and cancer screenings.
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
www.cancer.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Inside Knowledge Campaign
The Inside Knowledge Campaign raises awareness of five main types of gynecological cancer so women can recognize the warning signs and seek medical care.
www.cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge/
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute has information on many types of cancers and screening guidelines. There are many educational booklets and fact sheets available to print or order.
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
www.cancer.gov
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered is a resource for women whose family history or genetic status puts them at high risk of getting breast and/or ovarian cancer, and for families in which this risk is present. For information call 1-866-288-7475 or e-mail: info@facingourrisk.org
www.facingourrisk.org
Gilda's Club
Gilda's Club is an online resource offering support for those living with cancer and their families. For information call 1-954763-6776 or email: info@gildasclub.org or visit the website:
www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org
National Lymphedema Network
National Lymphedema Network provides information on the prevention and management of lymphedema. Included are listings of support groups and treatment centers. 1-800-541-3259
www.lymphnet.org
Sisters Network, Inc.
Sisters Network, Inc. is a national African American breast cancer survivors organization, which provides on line support as well as several support groups in Florida and promotes cancer prevention programs. 1-866-781-1808
www.sistersnetworkinc.org
The Hill-Burton Foundation
The Hill-Burton Foundation is a government program that helps with services for those who are under-insured, un-insured, or cannot afford to pay for the services needed. Enrolled facilities that receive funds via this program have to commit to free treatment of a certain percentage of people who cannot pay. 1-800-638-0742
https://www.hrsa.gov/get-health-care/affordable/hill-burton/index.html
Assistance with Medications
Florida Discount Prescription Drug Card
Florida Discount Prescription Drug Card is available for those needing prescription assistance. This program might not cover all medical procedures or other charges. TTY users: 1-866-763-9630. Main number: 1-866-341-8894
www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com
Medical Assistance Tool
Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT), matches patients with resources and cost-sharing programs that may help lower their out-of-pocket costs, whether or not they have insurance. MAT is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various patient assistance resources.
medicineassistancetool.org
Wal-Mart and Target Pharmacies
There may also be assistance through the Low-Cost Prescription Programs at Wal-Mart and Target Pharmacies. Under these programs, certain generic drugs at commonly prescribed dosages cost $4 or $10 for a 30-day supply and $10 or $24 for a 90-day supply. Program details and the drug lists can be obtained at the pharmacies or on their websites:
www.walmart.com/pharmacy
Target Pharmacy
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