About...

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCP) is part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Project (NBCCEDP), administered at the federal level by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Ohio Department of Health administers the grant for the State of Ohio; the state is divided into 11 regions. The administrative office for Region Six is located at the Columbus Health Department. Region Six includes Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union Counties.

The purpose of BCCP is to reduce mortality from breast and cervical cancer due to late detection.

BCCP provides breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic testing and linkage to BCCP Medicaid.

The role of BCCP is to cover the cost of mammograms and Pap test for eligible women. The services provided by the BCCP are not performed at the Columbus Public Health. Providers in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union Counties perform the services the program funds.

BCCP staff provides enrollment and scheduling of services. BCCP staff make any necessary referrals, ensure linkage to treatment and provide navigational support with medical health care systems. Collaboration with community partners helps to reduce barriers to care.

Program Services

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offers the following services free of charge to ELIGIBLE WOMEN.

• Clinical Breast Exams
• Mammography (Screening and Diagnostic)
• Breast Ultrasound
• Fine Needle Aspiration Breast Biopsy
• Surgical Consultations
• Pelvic Examinations
• Pap Tests
• Colposcopy, with or without, directed biopsy

We also provide some additional diagnostic services as needed and linkage to treatment as medically indicated

Who Is The Program For?

Women who meet age and income guidelines are eligible:

Age:

• Women ages 40 - 49 are eligible for cervical screenings only (Pap test)
• Women ages 50 and above are eligible for breast and cervical screenings (Mammograms and Pap tests)
• Women ages 40 - 49 who are symptomatic and in need of diagnostic breast services are eliglible and must have an order from a physician.

Income:

• Women with income at or below 200% of poverty guidelines are eligible.
• Women without Medicaid, Medicare part B or private insurance are eligible.

Note: Women ages 30 - 39 who need a screening mammogram or are symptomatic and in need of diagnostic breast services can be referred to the B.E.S.T. program at 1-800-625-2378. This program is for Franklin County only.

Location

Various locations through out central Ohio

Contact Us

614-645-1671 or 1-866-418-4963
Health@columbus.gov