West Virginia (WOAY) Patients may be eligible for free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings through a state health program.
The West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program offers breast cancer screenings for qualifying patients ages 40 to 64, as well as younger individuals who are at high risk or experiencing symptoms.
Cervical cancer screenings are available for qualifying patients ages 21 to 64.
Services include clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams, and Pap tests.
The program can also help eligible women access follow-up care for abnormal test results and connect them with support and services if cancer treatment is needed.
You can learn more by calling 1-800-642-8522 or visiting dhhr.wv.gov/bccsp.
In Mercer County, participating providers include Blue Ridge Internal Medicine and Princeton Community Hospital through WVU Medicine.
