FAQ's
What is Project WISH?
Project WISH, Women Into Staying Healthy, is the screening component of the DC Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program. Through this free program, eligible women are provided with annual pap tests, pelvic exams and clinical breast exams. Women 40 and over are also provided with free mammograms.
Who is eligible for Project Wish?
- Women 18 and older
- Live in the District of Columbia
- Have little to no insurance (call for further details: Toll Free 1-888-833-9474; TYY 1-877-672-7368)
I am eligible for Project WISH, what is the next step?
Please contact Project WISH to become enrolled in the program.
Office Hours are:
Monday through Friday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm, EST
What if I had cancer, am I still eligible for Project WISH?
Please contact Project WISH (Toll Free 1-888-833-9474; TYY 1-877-672-7368) for further information
How do I contact Project WISH?
Call Toll Free 1-888-833-9474; TYY 1-877-672-7368
What is a Mammogram?
Visit the NCI website for information.
When should I get a mammogram?
Women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year. According to ACS, women 20 to 39 should have a clinical breast exam by a health professional every 3 years. They should also perform breast self-examinations (BSE)
What is a Pap test?
Visit the NCI website for information.
Who should get a Pap test?
Women should have a pap smear every year if they are:
- 18 and older
- Under 18, but sexually active
- There is no age limit for women to stop having a pap smear. Women who have passed menopause should still continue to obtain a pap test on a yearly basis.
What is Ovarian Cancer?
Visit the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance website for information.
What if I live in Maryland or Virginia?
Please contact: Your local State Health Department for breast and cervical cancer-related information.
Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program:
(301) 856–9470
Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program:
(703) 938–5550
