Esperanza Health Center
Esperanza Health Center
Esperanza Health Center provides mammograms in Pennsylvania. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Esperanza Health Center directly by calling (215) 302-3600.
FAQs
What program does this location participate in?
The HealthyWoman program in Pennsylvania.
What kind of program is this?
A free breast and cervical cancer early detection program of the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Who funds this program?
The Department of Health and through a grant the department receives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What services do they offer?
Free services for those meeting the eligibility standards include: - Clinical breast examination; - Mammogram; - Pap and HPV tests; and - Follow-up diagnostic tests for an abnormal screening result.
What are the eligibility requirements?
- Age: -Breast screening and diagnostics - Women 40 through 64 -Cervical screening and diagnostics - Women 21 through 64 -Younger women may be eligible if they have symptoms. -May be eligible if 65 or older and do not have Medicare Part B. -Women under 40 who have been assessed by their health care provider to be at high risk for breast cancer may be eligible for HealthyWoman services.
- Residency: - A woman must live in Pennsylvania.
Are transgender individuals eligible?
Yes.
Is there an income guideline?
- Yes.
- A woman's family's gross household income is at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty annual guideline.
Is there an insurance restriction?
- Yes.
- A woman must be uninsured or underinsured
What if breast or cervical cancer is detected through the program?
You may be eligible for free treatment through the Department of Human Services Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention, and, Treatment Program.
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?
Program Sponsor/Affiliation
625 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA - 17120
(800) 215-7494
Eligibility
1. AgeBreast cancer screening and diagnostics – If you are 40 through 64 years old
Cervical cancer screening and diagnostics – If you are 21 through 64 years old
2. Residency - You must live in Pennsylvania.
3. Income - You may be eligible for the PA-BCCEDP if your family's gross household income is at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines.
4. Insurance status - You must be uninsured or underinsured.
Underinsured means you have health insurance, but it does not cover breast or cervical cancer screening, diagnostic services or both, offered by PA-BCCEDP or you are financially unable to pay any required deductible or co-payment.
5. Gender
If you are a biological woman you may be eligible.
If you are a transgender woman (M to F) and have taken or are taking hormones you may be eligible.
If you are a transgender man (F to M) you may be eligible if you still have breasts, a cervix or both.
Application/Enrollment Info
Call Hotline 1-800-215-7494Services
Mammograms;Pap and HPV tests; and
Follow-up diagnostic tests for abnormal screening results.
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