New York State Department of Health Cancer Services Program Offers Free Screening Services for Eligible Individuals

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Contact:

 

Amy Massimo

Director, Public Affairs

(845) 348-2773

massimoa@nyackhospital.org

 

Nyack, NY – February 1, 2010 - Do you or someone you love need routine cancer screening services, but cannot afford them, such as: 

 

  • Mammograms and Clinical Breast Exams
  • Pap tests and Pelvic Exams
  • Colorectal Cancer Screenings
  • Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program for Eligible Men and Women? 

The New York State Department of Health Cancer Services Program has ample funding available in most counties in New York State to provide these screening services.

 

Services may be available for:

 

  • Women 40-64 years old who are uninsured or underinsured;
  • Men 50-64 years old who are uninsured or underinsured;
  • Women younger than 40 who are considered at high risk or with clinically significant findings for breast cancer; and
  • Men and women under 50 who are considered at high risk for colorectal cancer.

 

For further information, please call the Toll-Free Recruitment Line at 1.866.442.2262 (1-866-442-CANCER) for a direct connection to a Cancer Services Program partnership in your community. 

 

Remember:  Cancer screenings save LIVES!

 

Nyack Hospital

 

Nyack Hospital is a 375-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital located in Rockland County, NY.  Founded in 1895, it is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System. For additional information, please visit our web site at www.nyackhospital.org.

 

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