Free or low-cost mammograms available in Orange County on September 30

In Summary:

A mobile mammography event will provide free or affordable breast cancer screenings at Community Health Centers in Winter Garden. Florida women ages 40 to 64 can receive free screenings if they meet income and insurance requirements. Women can call 407-858-1421 to determine their eligibility.

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The Florida Department of Health in Orange County will offer free or low-cost breast cancer screenings during a mobile mammography event in Winter Garden.

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The 3D Mobile Mammography bus will be available Wednesday, September 30, from 8 am to 4 pm at Community Health Centers, 13275 W. Colonial Drive.

Women interested in receiving a free mammogram must meet all four of the following eligibility requirements:

• Be between ages 40 and 64.
• Have a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
• Have no health insurance covering a clinical breast examination, mammogram or Pap smear.
• Maintain a primary residence in Florida.

Women can call 407-858-1421 to determine whether they qualify for a free screening.

The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offers screenings to eligible women statewide at no cost or at low cost.

The program serves women who are uninsured or underinsured, meet income guidelines and satisfy other eligibility requirements. It also provides information about breast cancer symptoms and the benefits of detecting the disease early.

According to health officials, regular screening can help identify breast cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment may be more effective.

For additional information about the September 30 event or the state screening program, contact the Florida Department of Health in Orange County at 407-858-1421. General information about the Florida Department of Health is available at FloridaHealth.gov.

Key Points:

• The screening event is scheduled for September 30 from 8 am to 4 pm.
• The mobile unit will be at 13275 W. Colonial Drive in Winter Garden.
• Free screenings are available to qualifying women ages 40 to 64.
• Applicants must meet income, insurance, and Florida residency requirements.
• Women can call 407-858-1421 to determine whether they qualify.