Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
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Ovarian Cancer Initiative
The initiative partners with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance to educate DC women and health
care providers about ovarian cancer. The
initiative's main goals are as follows:
- Reduce deaths from ovarian cancer by encouraging
early detection of the disease
- Increase the
number of high risk uninsured or underinsured women
who are adequately evaluated for the disease
- Provide ovarian cancer educational materials to
Project WISH sites and health fairs
- Compile
information on ovarian cancer, including local and
national statistics, clinical presentation,
diagnostic procedures and management protocols
Project WISH is Looking for New Service Providers and
Partners!
The Project WISH network is presently comprises
33 clinics and hospitals across the city. The program is always seeking to expand this network to increase access for more women in the District of Columbia. The program also works closely with several community-based organizations throughout the District. If you are interested in becoming a Project WISH provider or partner, call (202) 442-5900 for more information.
Free Smoking Cessation Classes!
To encourage women to stop smoking and live a
healthful lifestyle, Project WISH offers free
smoking cessation classes to women enrolled in the
DC Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection
Program. These classes are available for a limited
time through Providence Hospital. For more
information or to enroll, please call (202) 269-7275 or visit
www.provhosp.org.
The District of
Columbia Health Department Announces Passage of the
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act
On January 10, 2003, the United States
Department of Health and Human Services approved the
District of Columbia’s request to use the
federal Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and
Treatment Act of 2000.
The Act will allow uninsured women diagnosed with
breast and/or cervical cancer through the DC Breast
and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP)
to receive full Medicaid Coverage for the duration
of their cancer treatment. For more information
on the Treatment Act and Medicaid option visit:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/law106-354.htm or
www.cms.hhs.gov/bccpt
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