National Spotlight
Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
A brand to trust — We are honored that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ranked number one in a recent Harris Interactive poll as the most valued non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate money to. Additionally, Komen for the Cure ranked second on the 2010 list of the nation’s most trusted charities. Thank you to all who help us daily in the fight to end breast cancer!
Free Mammograms
Free Mammograms through the Saint Luke’s Mammography Transportable Unit.
Free Mammograms are provided to underinsured and uninsured women in our community. These free mammograms are funded by Komen Kansas City and provided through the Saint Like’s Cancer Institute Transportable Mammography Unit. The dates and locations for the free mammogram are below.
Click here to download a full list of the 2010-2011 dates and locations of free or low-cost mammograms available to our 17 county area.
To be eligible for the free mammograms through the Saint Luke’s Transportable Mammography Unit, you must meet the following requirements:
- You DO NOT HAVE Medicare or Medicaid.
- Must be 35 years old or older. (Younger women can be taken if there is a strong family history and there is a doctor's order.)
- Have no personal history of breast cancer
- Are not symptomatic no symptoms of breast cancer: suspicious lumps, breast pain, nipple discharge, etc.
- If you do have the symptoms listed above, you need to have a diagnostic workup, contact the Saint Luke’s Breast Center at 816-932-5350.
- You do not have breast implants
- You are not pregnant
- You are not currently breast feeding. (You must have stopped breast feeding at least 4 months prior to getting the mammogram.)
- You are not getting a follow-up screening. These are only for annual mammograms.
- You must have a valid photo id.
- In addition to the free mammogram locations and dates listed below, you may be eligible for one of the following free breast and cervical cancer screening state programs;
In Kansas - Early Detection Works (EDW), or by phone at 1-877-277-1368, of by email at info@kdhe.state.ks.us.
In Missouri - Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW), or by phone at 573-522-2845, or email at info@dhss.mo.gov.
Please note: The times of each outing below are from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dates and locations are subject to change. Please contact the agency listed prior to arrival for the most accurate date and location.
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