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It’s time to put You First
Free health screenings for eligible
individuals in Vermont
G
etting regular screenings is one of the
most important things you can do for your
health.
And while Bennington County is actually ahead of
the national average for breast screenings, the rate
of late-stage diagnosis and death from breast cancer
is higher than the national average.
According to Seline Skoug, RN, MS, the breast
health nurse navigator at Southwestern Vermont
You First is for you if:
• You live in Vermont.
• You’re at least 21 years old.
• You have (or have had) breasts or a cervix or
need preventative breast or cervical cancer
screenings.
• Your income does not exceed $36,450 as an
individual or $62,150 as a household of three.
• If you are uninsured, have Medicaid, or have
private health insurance, including Vermont
Health Connect.
For questions regarding your eligibility, call
Wanda Benne at You First Bennington:
802-447-3700.
For residents of New York and Massachuses
Free breast, cervical and other screenings are
available through the following agencies:
New York State Cancer Services Program:
1-866-442-CANCER (2262)
Massachuses: Depament of Public Health Care
Coordination Program, (877) 414-4447
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Medical Center (SVMC), “For far too many
individuals, getting a screening isn’t easy. Some lack
transportation, some are without insurance, and
arranging childcare can be an issue. The good news
is that You First can help remove these obstacles and
more.”
You First provides FREE screenings
and more
To help Vermont women and anyone with breasts
or a cervix get the care they need, the state’s You
First program provides the following services free
of charge—including transportation to all eligible
appointments—to eligible individuals (see box):
Breast Cancer Screenings
• Starting at age 50 (unless recommended sooner)
• Breast exam every year
• Mammogram every other year (or as often as
recommended)
• Additional
testing as
needed