Healthcare Access
The Monadnock Healthcare Advocates Workgroup is committed to increasing breast and cervical cancer screening across the region to improve health outcomes for women. We are organizing community outreach programs in collaboration with local healthcare providers to raise awareness about the importance of early detection.
To address barriers to access, we have developed an easy-to-use form that can be sent directly to your hospital of choice. Our goal is to empower women across the region to take control of their health, ensuring that more individuals receive the vital screenings needed for early intervention and better treatment outcomes.
Eligibility
This program offers free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Aged 21 to 64 years
- Lacking health insurance altogether or having insurance that does not fully cover the costs of screening or diagnostic tests
- Whose family incomes are at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level
Services
Screening and diagnostic services are available at both Cheshire Medical Center in Keene and Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough. This program provides eligible participants access to the following services:
- Clinical Breast Exam
- Mammography
- Pap Test
- Pelvic Exam
- Diagnostic services, as needed
Treatment
If a participant is diagnosed with breast or cervical pre-cancer or cancer during a screening and does not have any other health insurance, the staff will enroll eligible individuals in Medicaid to cover the cost of treatment. They will also assist in accessing treatment through other available resources.