Women's Health
WOMEN'S HEALTH NETWORK
The Women's Health Network links uninsured and underinsured, income-eligible women to free mammograms, pap tests, and cardiovascular screenings at participating hospitals, mammography sites, physician groups, and health clinics.
Diagnostic testing and linkage to treatment services are included for participants diagnosed with a cancerous or precancerous breast or cervical cancer. The program also offers nursing case management, risk reduction education, and client navigation services.
The program is open to women who live in Massachusetts and are ages 40 to 64. Younger and older women may also qualify for some services.
For details in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, call 888-663-3688, ext. 1340 or e-mail kwebber@vnacarenetwork.org. All inquiries and services are confidential. Immigration status is not considered. A Social Security number is not required to receive services.
This program is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
BREAST CANCER TREATMENT SUPPORT
VNA Care Network & Hospice provides stipends to women with breast cancer who need financial assistance for medications, co-payments, transportation to treatment, and other things that will help increase their access to treatment and support their recovery.
The program is open to women living in Eastern or Central Massachusetts. For more information, contact Joan Schaefer, RN, at 888-663-3688, ext. 1264 or jschaefer@vnacarenetwork.org.
The Breast Cancer Treatment Support Program is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.