Free and Low Cost Mammograms Near You

Southern Maine Health Care - Healthcare Drive is affiliated with Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP) of Augusta, ME.

Southern Maine Health Care - Healthcare Drive

Southern Maine Health Care - Healthcare Drive provides mammograms in Maine. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Southern Maine Health Care - Healthcare Drive directly by calling (207) 283-7998.

Southern Maine Health Care - Healthcare Drive

FAQs

What does MBCHP offer?

They will pay for a breast and/or cervical cancer screening office visit performed at one of our designated network service locations.

What are the services included in preventive cancer screening?

Clinical Breast Exam and/or; a Pelvic exam and/or; a Pap test alone or; a Pap test and high-risk HPV test (HPV co-testing)

Who funded the Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP)?

  • It is funded through the U.S.
  • Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), and with Maine General Fund dollars.

What is the mission of the MBCHP?

To provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to underserved women, to provide public and professional education, and to support community partnerships to enhance statewide cancer control activities.

How to eligible to enroll in the MBCHP for breast and cervical cancer screening services?

  • Must be a Maine woman age 40 or older, and have a household income less than or equal to 250% of the current Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and have no health insurance, or health insurance that does not cover mammograms or Pap tests (preventive cancer screening services), or has high deductibles, co-insurance, co-pays, or premiums.
  • Women receiving Medicare Part B or MaineCare benefits are not eligible for MBCHP(Mammograms and Pap tests are covered under these programs.)

Do I need a Dr's referral for a free mammogram?

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Sources

Below are citations of the external sources verifying how and why this location is listed as a free mammogram agent.

  • Article about locations and schedules of screenings for free mammograms
    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) is offering free mammograms to women in the community age 40 or older without active breast problems who do not have insurance. Screenings will be held on October 8 and October 9 at the following locations:

    As seen on www.mainehealth.org on Oct 8, 2021


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