PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Update: This event has been canceled.
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH- Pasco) Breast Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program has partnered with AdventHealth to provide free breast cancer screenings to women in the community.
The event will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County Summit Professional 7509 State Road 52 Hudson, FL 34667.
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Eligible Requirements:
- A Florida resident.
- Has no health insurance or insurance will not cover the cost of mammogram.
- Household income that is less than or equal to 200% to the federal poverty guidelines.
- Has no breast symptoms (e.g., pain, discharge, lump).
- Has not had a mammogram in the past year. This will be considered their annual wellness screening mammogram.
- Women under 40 years of age require a prescription from their doctor.
- If you need diagnostic imaging, you will be unable to use this mobile unit as the bus provides a 3D screening mammogram.
- You are not eligible to be screened on the mobile unit if you are currently pregnant or have not stopped breastfeeding for five months.
To make sure you are eligible for this screening, and to schedule an appointment please email at Pasco.web@FLHealth.gov or call 727-619-0369 or 727-619-0371.
Mammography is the single most effective method of early detection, since it can identify cancer several years before physical symptoms develop. Detecting and treating cancer early is important. It can be the difference between life and death.
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