Mercer County Health Department

Mercer County Health Department

Mercer County Health Department provides mammograms in Kentucky. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Mercer County Health Department directly by calling (859) 734-4522.

FAQs

What Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program provide?

They provide low-cost mammograms and Pap tests through health departments in every county.

What Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program provide?

They provide breast and cervical screening and follow-up services, professional education, public education, outreach, quality assurance, and surveillance.

Who can provide the screening and follow -up services?

These are provided by local health care professionals through contracts with local health departments.

Does the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funded by both state and federal funds?

Yes, it is.

What are the factor used to determine eligibility for breast cancer screening?

The following factor is age, income, uninsured (no private insurance, no Medicaid, no Medicare).

Who are eligible for screenings every year?

Women aged 40-64 who meet guidelines are eligible for screenings every year.

Does younger woman below 40 can receive screening services?

Yes, if they have a family history of breast cancer.

Does anyone can provide this low-cost test?

Low-cost tests are provided to uninsured women with incomes at or less than 250 percent of the poverty level beginning three years after the onset of sexual activity or no older than 21 years of age.

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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