Bibb County Health Department
Bibb County Health Department
Bibb County Health Department provides mammograms in Alabama. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Bibb County Health Department directly by calling (205) 926-9702.
FAQs
What are the operating hours of Health Department?
Mondays through Fridays 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.
What program does this clinic participate in?
The Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP).
Who are eligible for free mammograms?
Women meeting the age eligibility.
What are the age eligibility requirement?
1. Women aged from 40 to 64 years old with a breast mass and one of the following criteria: -Breast complaints including bloody nipple discharge, dimpling, or 1st degree relative with breast cancer. -Can receive: A free mammogram and MRI every other 6 months OR one of the other following: -Personal history of breast cancer or known genetic mutation such as BRCA 1 or 2 * Must have documentation of breast cancer and/or genetic mutation. -1st degree relative with breast cancer or known genetic mutation such as BRCA 1 or 2 *Must attempt to retrieve documentation of breast cancer and/or genetic mutation. -Greater than 20% lifetime risk of breast cancer using a breast cancer risk assessment -History of radiation treatment to chest area before age of 30 (typically for Hodgkin's Lymphoma) (mammogram and MRI alternated every 6 months) 2. Women age 65 and older with no insurance or Medicare Part A only, screen every other year
Where can I get more information about the program?
You can see the full law on the ABCCEDP program in Alabama on this page https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/bandc/
Do I need a Dr's referral for a free mammogram?
Do I need to make an appointment to be seen?
Do I need to be a resident of this county to get a free mammogram?
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