Other Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Resources
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Possible Screening Resources
Call your local County Health Department, hospitals, qualified health centers or Federally funded clinics to see if clinical breast exams, Pap tests, and mammograms are available.
www.doh.state.fl.us/chdsitelist.htm
www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has information on the CDC Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program sites as well as health materials on breast and cervical cancer. For more information call or visit the website:
1-800-232-6348
www.CDC.gov/cancer/nbccedp
Susan G. Komen For The Cure
Susan G. Komen For The Cure has funding for Breast Cancer Screenings in some Florida cities as well as information on breast cancer and events. For more information call or visit the website:
1-877-465-6636
www.komen.org
The Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund
The Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund has services in some Florida cities that provide breast screenings, assistance with medications, and transportation assistance for medically underserved women. For more information call or visit the website:
1-212-244-5368
www.avonbreastcare.org - SEARCH: "Florida" in the "Find a funded program" link.
American Breast Cancer Foundation, Key To Life Program
American Breast Cancer Foundation, Key To Life Program provides individuals in need with financial assistance for mammograms and diagnostic testing. Also offers help with medication, wigs and other resources. For more information call or visit the website:
1-877-539-2543
www.abcf.org
The National Center for Farmworkers Health
The National Center for Farmworkers Health operates a toll free bilingual health information and referral service. The Call For Health Program can provide assistance in locating health care and can provide some financial assistance once all other resources have been exhausted. For information call, email, or visit the website:
1-800-377-9968
info@ncfh.org
www.ncfh.org
CancerCare
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services including referrals for financial assistance, insurance co-pays, medications as well as information on cancer. For more information call, email, or visit the website:
1-800-813-HOPE (4673)
info@cancercare.org
www.cancercare.org
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials may be available in your area. For more information about clinical trials, please call or visit the website:
1-800-584-9976
www.floridacancertrials.com
Contact the National Cancer Institute to learn more about clinical trials, the potential benefits, processes, care costs and more:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials
Referral Resources and Information
Volunteer Health Services Program
The Florida Department of Health has a Volunteer Health Services Program with statewide coordinators that help locate quality healthcare for
medically underserved and underinsured residents. For more information locating the coordinator in your area, call or visit the website:
1-850-245-4151
www.floridashealth.com/tobacco
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has a website that has information on health conditions, health insurance and health care
provider locations. For more information call or visit the website:
1-888-419-3456
www.FloridaHealthFinder.gov
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society has staffed health professionals that are available 24 hours a day to provide information to cancer patients and their families.
They provide information on many cancer topics, day to day help and emotional support. For more information call or visit the website:
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
www.cancer.org
211
211, an information and referral service sponsored by the United Way, is available in many areas throughout Florida and can share with you,
information on services available in your community.
www.211.org
The Patient Advocate Foundation
The Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring
access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of financial stability relative to their diagnosis of a life threatening or debilitating disease.
They also have a program that provides co-pay assistance to insured Americans who qualify as well as several other programs. For more information call or visit the website:
1-800-532-5274
www.patient advocate.org
Benefit Programs and Insurance Plans
The Florida Department of Children and Families
The Florida Department of Children and Families has information on several medical assistance programs and other benefits. They also have a list of many other services that are available in Florida. You can call or view these on the website:
1-866-762-2237
www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess
Additional helpful information may be available at Medicaid Options. You can call or visit the website:
1-866-454-3959
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
The Department of Elder Affairs
The Department of Elder Affairs is the primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs for senior citizens over the age of 60. The Department's website lists the services available to the seniors in this state including health insurance information. For information call, email or visit the website:
1-850-414-2000
information@elderaffairs.org
www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us
The Florida Department of Financial Services
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Consumer Assistance Division can answer general insurance and financial questions through a toll-free helpline. They will be able to verify what your health insurance should cover and the deductibles involved.
1-877-693-5236
Educational Materials and Support Agencies
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society has many educational materials on cancer and cancer screenings. For more information call or visit the website:
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
www.cancer.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Inside Knowledge Campaign
The Inside Knowledge Campaign raises awareness of five main types of gynecological cancer, so women can recognize the warning signs and seek medical care.
www.cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge/
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute has information on many types of cancers and screening guidelines. There are many educational booklets and fact sheets available to print or order. For information call or visit the website:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
www.nci.nih.gov
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered is a resource for women whose family history or genetic status puts them at high risk of getting breast and/or ovarian cancer, and for members of families in which this risk is present. For information call or e-mail:
1-954-255-8732
info@facingourrisk.org
Gilda's Club
Gilda's Club is an on line resource offering support for those living with cancer and their families. For information call, email or visit the website:
1-888-GILDA-4-U (1-888-445-3248)
info@gildasclub.org
www.gildasclub.org
National Lymphedema Network
National Lymphedema Network provides information on the prevention and management of lymphedema. Included are listings of support groups and treatment centers.
For information call or visit the website:
1-800-541-3259
www.lymphnet.org
Sisters Network, Inc.
Sisters Network, Inc. is a national African-American breast cancer survivors organization, which provides on line support as well as several support groups in Florida and promotes cancer prevention programs. For information call or visit the website:
1-866-781-1808
www.sistersnetworkinc.org
The Hill-Burton Foundation
The Hill-Burton Foundation is a government program that helps with services for those who are under-insured, un-insured, or cannot afford to pay for the services needed. Enrolled facilities that receive funds via this program have to commit to free treatment of a certain percentage of people who cannot pay. For information call or visit the website:
1-800-638-0742
www.hrsa.gov/hillburton
The Right To Know Campaign
The Right to Know Campaign goal is to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening among women living with a physical disability in Florida. The University of Florida was awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to disseminate this health communications campaign. The campaign has many resource materials available for the public as well as medical facilities. For more information call or visit the website:
(352)-273-5102
www.rtk.phhp.ufl.edu
Assistance with Medications
Florida Discount Prescription Drug Card
Florida Discount Prescription Drug Card is available for those needing prescription assistance. This program might not cover all medical procedures or other charges. For assistance call visit the website:
1-866-341-8894
TTY Users may call 1-866-763-9630
www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying individuals with low or no cost prescription aid. For assistance call or visit the website:
1-888-477-2669
www.pparx.org
Wal-Mart and Target Pharmacies
There may also be assistance through the Low-Cost Prescription Programs at Wal-Mart and Target Pharmacies. Under these programs, certain generic drugs at commonly prescribed dosages cost $4 or $10 for a 30-day supply and $10 or $24 for a 90-day supply. Program details and the drug lists can be obtained at the pharmacies or on their websites:
www.Walmart.com/pharmacy
www.target.com
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