Cancer Screening

Early detection is key to surviving breast or cervical cancer. For eligible patients, screening & care is available at NO or LOW cost.

Our Cancer Screening Programs include:

Adagio Health administers the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP) for 62 counties of western, central, and northeast Pennsylvania.  The Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program is available to underinsured and uninsured women ages 21 and over. Eligibility is based on income and household size.  Services include: 

  • Clinical Breast Exams 
  • Pelvic Exam and Pap Test
  • Screening Mammograms
  • Diagnostic Testing as Needed

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. To find out if you’re eligible for this no cost program, call us today: 1-800-215-7494

Adagio Health’s Mammogram Voucher Program (MVP) provides free mammograms and breast diagnostic services for eligible patients in western, central, and northeastern PA.  Eligibility is based on income and insurance status (patients who have insurance but who face high co-pays may still be eligible.)  The Mammogram Voucher Program currently has no gender or age restrictions.  

For more information about the Mammogram Voucher Program, contact Adagio Health at 1-888-687-0505. 

BCCPT is available to any Pennsylvania woman diagnosed with breast cancer, cervical cancer, or a breast or cervical pre-cancerous condition without credible insurance. The woman must be a PA resident, US Citizen, and under the age of 65. There are no income limitations. This program offers full coverage for treatment as well as other medical needs. The BCCPT is administered by Adagio Health through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For more information or to submit an application please contact BCCPT@adagiohealth.org or call 1-800-215-7494. 

In partnership with providers from across the state, including: Family Planning Plus, Lewisburg; Penn Highlands Life’s Journey, DuBois; Family Planning Plus, Lewistown; Community Aid in Shamokin Dam; Penn Highlands Life’s Journey, Punxsutawney; and LCCAP Frew Mill Early Learning Campus – Adagio Health offers specially scheduled adult vaccine and breast cancer screening clinics. Services vary – on-site mammograms are only available at select locations. For more information, please email cancerscreening@adagiohealth.org

Have questions or aren’t sure which location to visit?

Call 1-800-215-7494 to speak to a member of our friendly staff!

Steps to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk

  • Maintain a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise
  • Limit alcohol consumption, and avoid smoking and tobacco products
  • Breastfeed, if possible, as it can reduce risk
  • Stay physically active with regular exercise
  • Know your family history of breast cancer, and consider genetic counseling if needed
  • Schedule regular breast cancer screenings, including mammograms
  • Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
  • Reduce exposure to radiation and environmental pollutants where possible

How Breastfeeding Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer, particularly in women who breastfeed for extended periods. The longer a woman breastfeeds, the greater the protective effect, offering a natural and beneficial way to lower breast cancer risk while also supporting infant health. Need breastfeeding support? Visit Adagio Health Breastfeeding Support

Dense Breasts, Mammograms, and You:

If you’ve been told you have dense breasts, here’s what that means: having dense breasts means that a woman has more fibrous and glandular tissue compared to fatty tissue in her breasts, which, in some cases, can make it harder to detect breast cancer through traditional mammograms.

Additionally, women with dense breasts are at a modestly higher risk for developing breast cancer compared to those with less dense tissue. Most importantly, if you’ve been diagnosed with dense breasts, talk to your healthcare provider to ensure the best screening and care for YOU. 

What is cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer affects a woman’s cervix, the entrance to the uterus from the vagina. The World Health Organization states that about 99% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the Human papillomavirus, or HPV.

What is HPV?

The Human papillomavirus is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can lead to different types of cancers. There are over 200 types of HPV, and most often, people can show no symptoms. However, starting at age 9, patients can receive the HPV vaccination, which will reduce their risk of getting an HPV strain that causes cancer. As an adult, making sure to get regularly tested for HPV can also help.

Steps to Lower Your Cervical Cancer Risk

  • Make sure you receive the HPV vaccine
  • Get routine pap tests scheduled (these will sometimes include HPV testing, but make sure to check in with your provider)
  • Practice safe sex
  • Follow healthy habits, like sleeping well, exercising, and eating a balanced diet

Find care for you close to home.

In addition to our Adagio Health Medical & WIC offices, we have a network of partners who can also provide the care you need.

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