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Iowa Cancer Screening Programs


There are some programs in Iowa specifically for helping people get screened for cancer. Two of these programs are the Iowa Get Screened Program and the Iowa Care For Yourself Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program.
 

Iowa Get Screened: Colorectal Cancer Screening Program


According to their website, the Iowa Get Screened: Colorectal Cancer Program is a five-year program established in 2009 by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is housed at the Iowa Department of Public Health. The goal is to reduce the incidence, mortality and prevalence of colorectal cancer in Iowa by increasing the number of men and women who receive colorectal cancer screenings. Through this program, approximately 5,000 screenings, in the form of the Fecal Immunochemcial Tests (FITs) and colonoscopies, will be provided to eligible Iowans. In addition to the screenings, the program also provides supportive services and referral for diagnosis and treatment to Iowans with abnormal screening results.

To be eligible for the program, you must:
  • Be 50-64 years old   
  • Have incomes of up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)
  • Be Underinsured or uninsured
  • Have an average risk for developing colorectal cancer.
For more information, check out the Iowa Get Screened Program website.
 

Iowa Care For Yourself Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program


The Iowa Care For Yourself Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program (BCCEDP) provides breast and cervical cancer screening tests, including mammograms and Pap tests, to eligible Iowans. If cancer is found, the staff can help you find treatment.

The Care For Yourself program also has a component that provides screening tests that help reduce deaths and disability from heart disease and stroke. This part of the program is called the Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN). These tests include height and weight measurements, blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose tests, to check your heart disease risk.

To be eligible for the program, you must:
  • Be 40-65 years old
  • Make the amount of money listed for the number of people in your family in this eligibility/enrollment chart
  • Either have no health insurance, have insurance that doesn't cover these services, be unable to pay insurance deductibles or co-payments, or not have Medicare Part B coverage
For more information, check out the Care For Yourself Program website.
 

LGBT-Friendly Screening Facilities


The National LGBT Cancer Network has compiled a list of LGBT-friendly cancer screening facilities. Check out the list by clicking here. According to the National LGBT Cancer Network, they selected these facilities "because of their commitment to offering safe, affordable, welcoming care to all LGBT people. Each facility has a Personal Contact who will guide you in setting up your appointments and assure your comfort and safety when you arrive."