Free and Low Cost Mammograms Near You

Ochsner Health Systems Covington is affiliated with Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program of New Orleans, LA.

Ochsner Health Systems Covington

Ochsner Health Systems Covington provides mammograms in Louisiana. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Ochsner Health Systems Covington directly by calling (985) 875-2828.

Ochsner Health Systems Covington

FAQs

What program does this health system participate in?

The Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program.

What is the mission of this program?

To prevent unnecessary disease, disability, and premature death by providing quality breast and cervical cancer screenings at NO COST to uninsured and underinsured, lower-income women in Louisiana.

Who is eligible for this program?

  • Eligible women are those that meet age, income and insurance status guidelines.
  • In addition, a woman must not participate in any program that provides these same services, such as Family Planning in a parish health unit.

What are the eligibility guidelines?

Age: Women must be between 21 and 64 years of age to qualify for cervical cancer screenings. - For breast cancer screenings, women must be between 40 and 64 years old. - A woman who by virtue of symptoms or physical findings, regardless of age, is considered to have a substantial likelihood of having breast disease is to be referred for a diagnostic mammogram.

Is there an income guideline?

  • Yes.
  • The participant's household income must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.

How do I get more information?

Call (888) 599-1073.

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Sofia Maduro
Sofia Maduro
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