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Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte)

Together We Screen. Do you qualify for a FREE or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screening? FIND OUT NOW! Image description: Two women smile next to each other.

The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP) makes it easy to get recommended breast and cervical cancer screenings.

Services provided include:

  • Breast and cervical cancer screening exams (clinical breast exams, mammograms, and Pap tests) to approximately 5% of the at need population, as funding allows.
  • Care coordination to all clients with abnormal exams.
  • Women screened through the program and diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer are referred to Florida Medicaid for eligibility determination.

Diagnostic funds are reserved for women screened through the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Am I eligible?
  • How can I apply for the program?
  • What happens after I apply?
  • Who pays for these services?

Women can receive screenings for free or at low-cost if they meet the following program eligibility requirements:

  • Are 40-64 years old
  • Have little or no health insurance
  • Meet income guidelines of the program
  • Live in Florida

To apply, download, complete, and submit the form below:

The Florida Department of Health will let you know if you qualify. The department will make your appointments for breast and cervical cancer screenings and other needed tests for one year.
  • The Florida Department of Health provides access to free or low-cost breast cancer screenings to women who are uninsured or underinsured, have a low income, and meet the program eligibility requirements.
  • Treatment may also be covered by Medicaid.

More Information

If you have further questions, you may call the Southwest Florida Regional Coordinator of the Florida Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program at 941-861-2676 or submit a call back form. 

The counties serviced by the Southwest Florida Regional Coordinator are Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Manatee, and Sarasota.

If you don't live in these counties, you may contact your local county health department.

BCCEDP Call Back Form

Request more information about the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP):