Location
825 North Capitol Street, NE
3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5900
Mission
The District of Columbia ranks highest of all states in the US for breast and cervical cancer mortality. The mission of the
DC Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (DC BCCEDP) is to reduce the District’s breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer burden through the provision of health education, technical expertise, case management, and coordination of early detection services for District residents.
Program Description
The DC BCCEDP, also known as Project WISH (Women Into Staying Healthy), is a multi-faceted program
funded by the
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which provides free cancer education, screening, and diagnostic services to low-income District women with little or no health insurance. Women ages 18 and older are
eligible for a free annual clinical breast exam, Pap test, and pelvic exam. Women ages 40 and older are also
eligible for a free annual mammogram. Free transportation and interpreter services are available for appointments. Women can
apply for Project WISH at participating clinics and hospitals throughout the city or by contacting Project WISH directly
at:
Local: (202) 442-5900
Toll Free: 1 (888) 833-9474
TTY: 1 (877) 672-7368
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Program Goals
- Expand the number of women who receive screening for breast and cervical cancer.
- Eliminate breast and cervical cancer health disparities due to ethnicity, income, and geographic location.
- Increase access to quality cancer detection and treatment services.
