Thursday, August 6, 2009

Mammography resources for Uninsured Patients

The OU Breast Institute is pleased to let you know that we have several resources available to assist uninsured and underinsured patients in obtaining screening and diagnostic mammography services. These resources include:

1. The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Take Charge! program focuses on women between the ages of 50-64 to receive screening mammography and will also provide diagnostic services for women 40-49.

2. Funding from the National Breast Cancer Foundation assists patients with mammography services (screening and diagnostic) and ultrasounds, targeting underserved women who are not eligible for Medicare.

3. The American Breast Cancer Foundation Key to Life Grants require an application from the patient, but we are happy to assist patients with this process.

4. For patients who have difficulty with transportation, funding is available through the Avon Foundation to assist in transporting groups of women to our facility for imaging services.

If you have any questions regarding these services, please contact Lora Sherman at the OU Breast Institute 405-271-8001 ext 48596.

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