Age and risk factor appropriate screening for breast and cervical cancer is a key public health intervention that saves countless lives every year, because early detection and treatment for these cancers result in substantially better outcomes.  That’s where Arizona’s Well Woman HealthCheck Program comes in…

Our Well Woman HealthCheck was established in 1993 as part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funded by the CDC. The AZ program began screening women for breast and cervical cancer in 1995, and has provided over 35,000 mammograms and nearly 30,000 Pap tests to over 22,000 Arizona women who likely could not afford these services otherwise.  Uninsured and underinsured women who are under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level can qualify for the Well Woman HealthCheck screening Program.  Folks can contact the appropriate agency in their county to see if they qualify for the screening program.  Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for treatment under AHCCCS’ Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program.  The list of eligibility requirements for the treatment program is posted on the AHCCCS Website.