The Iowa Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP)

Care for Yourself by taking care of your health

Three of the most important ways for a woman to take care of her health are to

• Do a monthly self breast exam
• Have a regular Pap test, pelvic exam, and breast exam
• Have a yearly mammogram (if age 40 or over)

The Iowa BCCEDP Through the Iowa BCCEDP you may be eligible to receive cancer screening tests at no cost. You may be able to receive referral for breast and cervical cancer treatment coverage should you be diagnosed with cancer or a pre-cancerous condition.

How? The program has arranged for health care providers across Iowa to provide these services

• Breast Exams
• Mammograms
• Pap Tests
• Pelvic Exams
• Limited diagnostic tests

How can I receive services?

• AGE
• Age 40 years or over, or women under age 40 may be eligible in certain cases. Call for more information.
• INCOME
• At or below 250% of the federal poverty income level
• INSURANCE
• If you have no health insurance or insurance that does not cover these services. The BCCEDP may be able to help with insurance co-pays and deductibles for covered services.

     For more information or to sign up, call (319)369-7791 or click HERE.