Free Mammograms for Un- and Under-insured Women
Awareness and early detection are key in the fight against breast cancer. The Penn Medicine Breast Health Initiative is a patient navigation program. We offer free breast cancer screening and diagnostic services to those who are 40 years and older and uninsured or under-insured.
Services
Are you…?
- 40 years of age or older
- Uninsured
- Under-insured
The Penn Medicine Breast Health Initiative provides free:
- Screening mammograms
- Diagnostic mammograms
- Breast ultrasounds
- Breast biopsies
We believe everyone should have access to breast screenings. We offer support services including:
- Patient navigation services and breast health education
- Referrals for free cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services
- Assistance connecting with a health insurance enrollment specialist
- In-person language interpreters at appointments as needed
- Public transportation tokens to assist in getting to and from appointments
Our services are available at every Penn Medicine location.
Make an Appointment
Patients:
To learn more or make an appointment, please call Andrea Nicholson at 215-454-3217.
Penn Providers:
To refer a patient, please send an EPIC message to Andrea Nicholson.
Non-Penn Providers:
To refer a patient, please complete the referral form and fax it to Andrea Nicholson at 215-829-8454. Please include the patient's medical script (if available).
Team
Ari D. Brooks, MD
Co-Director
Carmen Guerra, MD, MSCE, FACS
Co-Director
Andrea Nicholson, MPH
Patient Navigator and Program Manager
A Valuable Partnership
Susan G. Komen Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Healthy Woman Program support the Penn Medicine Breast Health Initiative.
Resources
Learn more about our program.