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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program |
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You may be eligible for a free breast and cervical cancer screening which includes:
· Free office visit
· Free breast and cervical exam
· Free pap smear
· Free mammography (this is conducted outside the health department)
If you are, A woman whose income is at or below 250% of poverty level (see chart below) and you are not on TennCare or Medicare; and you do not have insurance.
You qualify for a free breast exam and mammogram if, You are 50 years or older; or you are 40-49 years old and you have a history of breast cancer, or your mother, daughter, or sister has had pre-menopausal breast cancer.
If you are not eligible for a free screening, you can still receive a breast and cervical screening at the Health Department. This includes the office visit, breast and cervical examination, pap smear, and a referral for your mammogram.
Breast and Cervical Screenings are conducted at the following clinics:
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Family Health Clinic (423) 209-8050 921 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga |
Sequoyah Health Clinic (423) 842-3031 9527 Ridge Trail Rd., Soddy-Daisy |
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Ooltewah Health Clinic (423) 238-4269 5520 Church Street, Ooltewah |
Birchwood Health Clinic (423) 961-0446 5623 Hwy 60, Birchwood |
For more information call Dora Coker, RN, TBCSP Nurse Specialist (423) 209-8009 |
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The 2011 Poverty Guidelines for Tennessee |
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Persons in family |
250% FPL |
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MONTHLY |
ANNUAL |
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1 |
2,268 |
27,225 |
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2 |
3,064 |
36,775 |
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3 |
3,860 |
46,325 |
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4 |
4,656 |
55,875 |
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5 |
5,452 |
65,425 |
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6 |
6,247 |
74,975 |
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7 |
7,043 |
84,525 |
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8 |
7,839 |
94,075 |
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For families with more than 8 persons, add $795/month or $9550/year for each additional person. |
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