Leah Androski
reporter@greenepublishing.com
On Friday, Oct. 20, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) is offering mammograms.
MCMH accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most other insurances. If you do not have insurance or your insurance does not cover this service, there are vouchers available based on financial eligibility.
To be eligible for a voucher, a woman must meet these requirements:
• Be a Florida resident.
• Be 50-64 years of age or 40-49 years of age, with a family history of breast cancer (first-degree relative: parent, brother, sister or child) or symptomatic women who are under age may be eligible if no other resources are available in their area.
• Have no health insurance to cover the cost of clinical breast exams, mammograms or pap smears.
• Have a household income less than or equal to 200 percent of the poverty level.
To apply for a voucher, contact the Florida Department of Health in Madison at (850) 601-6153 to receive an application. They will review the application and let you know if you qualify.
If you have insurance and would like a mammogram, please call (850) 253-1964 to schedule an appointment. Also, if you have insurance and would like to receive a mammogram from this event, bring a referral from your physician, as well as your insurance card.
Information on breast cancer awareness and women's health will be available. Free goodies and resources are also offered at this event. MCMH is located at 224 NW Crane Ave., in Madison.