Pomerene Hospital Encourages Local Residents to Take Advantage of Free Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings Through BCCP

Charese Botjer • October 11, 2024

Take Charge of Your Health: Free Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings

Pomerene Hospital is urging local women to find out if they qualify for the Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), which provides free mammograms and pap smears to eligible patients. By calling the BCCP hotline at 1-800-929-6626, women can easily enroll in the program and schedule their screenings at our office.


Breast and cervical cancer screenings are essential tools for early detection, which significantly improves treatment outcomes. Unfortunately, Holmes County has seen lower rates of screenings compared to statewide averages, as indicated in recent health assessments. Regular screenings, such as mammograms and pap smears, are vital in catching cancer at its earliest stages when it is most treatable.


Pomerene’s Women's Health Nurse Practitioners, Angela O’Shea and Mary Beth Marburger, are committed to increasing access to these life-saving screenings. In addition to offering in-office appointments, we are excited to announce that our new Mobile Unit is now available at various locations throughout Holmes County, providing convenient screening services closer to home. Visit our website at www.pomerenehospital.org for details on Mobile Unit locations and dates.


As we enter October—Breast Cancer Awareness Month—there’s no better time to take charge of your health. Call 1-800-929-6626 today to check your eligibility and schedule a screening that could make all the difference.


Pomerene Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to Holmes County and surrounding communities. For more information, visit www.pomerenehospital.org or call (330) 674-1015. 


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