Healthy Woman

Breast and Cervical cancers are diseases that are preventable and treatable with early detection. Pennsylvania had the fifth highest rate of new cases of female breast cancer in 2005; and ranked sixth for the number of new cases of cervical cancer reported. (These statistics are according to the Cancer Facts and Figures Report, 2005) Certain populations of women, including those who are un- or underinsured and are of low income are the most susceptible, because they don't undergo regular screening. Through this program, the Health Bureau can arrange for free pap smears and mammograms for qualified women (call the Bureau at (610) 865-7087 x 7919), and can provide multilingual services for translation needs can be provided.