Cancer Detection Programs:

Every Woman Counts

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is pleased to announce that the Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) will open enrollment December 1, 2010 to eligible women age 40 and older for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services.

The Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) provides free clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams and Pap tests to California’s underserved women. 

Breast Cancer Screening Information

Do you qualify for free services? You may if you:

are 40 years old or older

have low income (CDP: EWC Income Criteria [PDF, New Window])

have medical insurance that does not cover breast cancer screening

have a high insurance deductible or co-payment

are not getting these services through Medi-Cal or another government-sponsored program

live in California

Cervical Cancer Prevention Information

Do you qualify for free services? You may if you:

are 25 years old or older

have low income (CDP: EWC Income Criteria [PDF, New Window])

have medical insurance that does not cover cervical cancer prevention screening

have a high insurance deductible or co-payment

are not getting these services through Medi-Cal or another government-sponsored program

live in California

Call 1-800-511-2300 Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

We speak English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Vietnamese. If you qualify, you will be referred to participating doctors in your neighborhood.

If you don't qualify, the CDP: EWC representative for your area may know of other low-cost screening programs that might be available to you.  The Regional Contractors are also your link to support groups, advocacy groups and the latest information on what's happening in your community.

Treatment Information

If you are diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer:

Free treatment is available to all Californians who qualify through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program.  Information on this program is available on Medi‑Cal's website or call 1-800-824-0088 to speak with an eligibility specialist.

Information for Providers

Provider assistance at the local level is available from staff at the CDP: EWC Regional Contractors.  Regional Contractor staff are responsible for assisting providers with enrollment and orientation to CDP: EWC, providing clinical support and communication with providers on behalf of CDS.

Review the Cancer Detection Section Notice of Privacy Practices.

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