Breast & Cervical Screening Program

Evidence Step: Strong Evidence Strong Evidence Two or more rigorous evaluations support the program model.
Department: Health
Priority Area: Strong Families and Communities

Program Description

Through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and the Centers for Disease Control, the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program (TBCSP) helps low-income, uninsured women gain access to timely breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services. Individuals requiring treatment for breast or cervical cancer or precancerous conditions of these diseases may qualify for treatment through TennCare.

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Details

Program Demographic: Adults, Gender-specific, Aging Adults, Rural Focus, Communities
Delivery Setting: Mobile, Other Community Setting, Outpatient
Current Participants: 17,225

Research

Reducing client out-of-pocket costs
Reducing Structural barriers
Small media
Patient navigation services