wellwomanhealthcheck.org – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director's Blog

Get screened this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Celia Nabor|2023-10-26T14:30:15-07:00October 26th, 2023|Preparedness, Prevention|

Breast Cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in Arizona. In 2020, more than 5,000 women in Arizona received a breast cancer diagnosis. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are here to help you learn more about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, what to expect during a screening, [...]

Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program Expansion

By Will Humble|2012-08-14T10:24:36-07:00August 14th, 2012|Prevention|

More good news… starting last week- more uninsured women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer will be eligible to receive comprehensive treatment through Arizona’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (which is administered by AHCCCS). In the past, only women diagnosed through Well Woman HealthCheck were able to access treatment through the Program. The American Cancer [...]