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This section provides information on invaluable resources for individuals affected by Lynch syndrome within the States of Ohio through Wyoming.

Low Cost or No Cost Health Care

Under Ohio Law, HCAP (Ohio Admin Code 5101:3-2-07.17) hospitals are required to "provide without charge to the individual, basic, medically necessary hospital-level services" for patients at or below the federal poverty level.

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Preterm (Women's Health Care) Cleveland, Ohio

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. (NCI institution)

Free or Low Cost Assistance in Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio (Financial Assistance)  (Must be less than 200% of FPL - Sliding Scale, one of the most noted hospitals in the United States for Lynch syndrome studies.)

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Oregon Colorectal Cancer Prevention Program 800 NE Oregon Street,

Suite 730 Portland, OR 97232 971-673-0984

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Pennsylvania Colorectal Cancer Control Program Cancer Prevention

and Control Pennsylvania Department of Health Room 1011 625 Forster

Street Harrisburg, PA 17120-0701 717-787-5251

Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania an NCI Institute

Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburg Cancer Institute - Genetic Counseling Svcs -Screening & Detection

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AnMed Health, Anderson, South Carolina

Communicare for the Working Uninsured

Free Medical Clinic, Inc.  Midlands

Hands On Health

South Carolina Cancer Resources by County

South Carolina Medical Assistance

South Carolina Financial Assistance

South Carolina Travel Assistance

South Carolina Food Assistance

Tricare (for military)

Tri County Project Care Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

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Bridge to Benefits (Assistance with Childcare, Basic Daily Care and Health Care Costs)

Low Cost - No Cost Colonoscopies

Colon Cancer Free or Low Cost Screening Information: South Dakota
South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
615 East 4th Street
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3737

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Free or Low Cost Health Care

Health Assist Tennessee

Memphis Center for Reproductive Health, Memphis, TN

Siloam County Health Care, Nashville. TN

Tenncare

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Cancer Therapy and Research Center, Univ of Texas, Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX (NCI)

Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (An NCI Institution)

Houston Low Cost Colonoscopies

Project Accion, University of Texas, El Paso   - Free Colonoscopies and Diagnostic Tests

UTSW- PROSPR Clinic - Providing A Five Year Study With Diagnostic Screenings, Low Cost Testing

Simmons Cancer Center - Providing A Five Year Study with Diagnostic Screenings  PROSPR Clinic

UT-Parkland - Providing a Five Year Study with Diagnostic Screenings  PROSPR Clinic

Texas Cancer Registry - Providing a Five Year Study with Diagnostic Screenings  PROSPR Clinic

UT School of Public Health, Dallas - Providing A Five Year Study with Diagnostice Screenings PROSPR Clinic

Low Cost-No Cost Cancer Screenings

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) Dallas County Hospital District
This program offers breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic testing, follow-up, and case management services. Screening services offered include clinical breast exams, mammograms, and pap tests. Diagnostic services include diagnostic mammograms breast ultrasounds and biopsies, and colposcopies and biopsies. Dallas County Hospital District Dallas (214) 266-3306

The Freer Center Fort Worth (817) 924-1999

Cancer Screening – Colorectal Health Home Test
Health Home Test offers reduced cost FOBTs (Fecal Occult Blood Tests), a test for colorectal cancer that can be done in the home.
Health Home Test Arlington (800) 929-2044

Methodist Hospital:
West Dallas Multipurpose Center – Central Dallas Dallas (214) 947-0000
Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic – Central Dallas Dallas (214) 947-0000
Martin Luther King Community Center – Central Dallas Dallas (214) 947-0000

Parkland Health and Hospital System Dallas (214) 266-1694

UT Southwestern Medical Center 214-648-7421

Genetic Testing:  UT Southwestern -

Arielle Yorczyk, MS, CGC

Certified Genetic Counselor

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Moncrief Cancer Institute

Scheduling: 214 645-2563

P: 817 838-4874

F: 214 645-2562

UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Center Bedford (817) 857-2800

YWCA Women’s Resource Center Dallas (214) 584-2341

People’s Community Clinic – Austin, TX
http://www.austinpcc.org/
2909 North IH-35, Austin, Texas 78722
512-478-4939

CommUnityCare Family Wellness Center North
Address: 2901 North IH 35, Suite 101
Austin, Texas 78722
Contact: Coordinator

(512) 471-9091 
Cost / Fees: sliding scale
Eligibility: To qualify, a woman must: Meet income guidelines (one person household can earn no more than 21,660 per year, two person household no more than 29,140, three person household no more than 36,620, and a four person household no more than 44,100. Call for limits for larger household sizes) Be uninsured or underinsured Be age 40 – 64 years for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services Be age 21 – 64 years for cervical cancer screening services Be age 18 – 64 years for cervical cancer diagnostic services
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Language(s): Spanish ,English

Program Dates Program Times
Mon, Weds, Thurs 9:00am – 4:00pm

El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission, Inc.
Address: 7000 Woodhue Bldg C
Austin, Texas 78745
Contact:

(512) 439-0720 
Cost / Fees: sliding scale
Eligibility: To qualify, a woman must: Meet income guidelines (one person household can earn no more than 21,660 per year, two person household no more than 29,140, three person household no more than 36,620, and a four person household no more than 44,100. Call for limits for larger household sizes) Be uninsured or underinsured Be age 40 – 64 years for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services Be age 21 – 64 years for cervical cancer screening services Be age 18 – 64 years for cervical cancer diagnostic services
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Language(s): English

Program Dates Program Times
Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5:00pm

Texas Department of State Health Services

Address: Prevention and Primary Care Services
1100 West 49th St, MC 1923
Austin, Texas 78756
Contact: BCCCP

(512) 458-7796 
Cost / Fees: sliding scale
Eligibility: To qualify, a woman must: Meet income guidelines (one person household can earn no more than 21,660 per year, two person household no more than 29,140, three person household no more than 36,620, and a four person household no more than 44,100. Call for limits for larger household sizes) Be uninsured or underinsured Be age 40 – 64 years for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services Be age 21 – 64 years for cervical cancer screening services Be age 18 – 64 years for cervical cancer diagnostic services
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Language(s): Spanish ,English

Program Dates Program Times
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Texas Laws Re: Genetic Testing - Statutes Covering Genetic Testing

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Utah Colorectal Cancer Control Program Utah Cancer Control Program

Bureau of Health Promotion Utah Department of Health P.O. Box

142107 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2107 801-538-6233 Fax: 801-538-9495

Primary Care Network (Currently Closed However Check Back for Next Enrollment Date)

Utah's Premium Partnership for Health Insurance (Insurance Premium Payment Assistance Program)

Salt Lake Valley Health Department Clinics Providing Primary Care on Sliding Scale Basis

Central City

Copperview Community Health Center

Oquirrh View Community Health Center

Stephen D. Ratcliffe Community Health Center

Health Access Project (Must be resident of Salt Lake County, not have health insurance and make no more than 150% of federal poverty level.)

Health Clinics of Utah (Bureau of Primary Care)

Odgen

Provo

Westside (Ogden Satellite)

Indian Walk In Center, Salt Lake City, Utah  (Medical Care for Native Americans)

Intermountain Clinic  (Offers Financial Assistance)

Cache Valley, Cedar City, Salt Lake City

Magna Exodus Clinic (Must have family income of under $35,000 and be a resident of Magna, Kearns or West Valley

Maliheh Free Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT.

Midvale Family Clinic, Midvale, Utah

Utah Hope Clinic, Midvale, Utah

Veterans Administration, Salt Lake City, Utah

Free Colonoscopies for Utah Residents

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Moss Free Clinic, Spotsylvania, Fredricksburg, Caroline, King George and Stafford

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In 2007, the state of Washington passed a law mandating that colon cancer screening be covered by all insurers for people 50 and older and those who are at high risk. This is an important step in eliminating the financial barrier that might prevent people from seeking a lifesaving procedure.

Overall Assistance

Gilda's Club - Seattle 

Financial Assistance

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Washington Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program Cancer Prevention and Control Unit P.O. Box 47855 111 Israel Road SE Tumwater, WA 98504-7855 1-888-438-2247

Seattle and King County Low cost Health Care

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Ronald McDonald Services of Western Washington

Cancer Lifeline - Support, Research, Education, Advocacy

Washington Basic Health

Washington Colon Cancer Stars Support, Treatment, Education, Financial Assistance

Seattle Foundation - Cancer Lifeline

Patient Assistance Fund at Swedish Cancer Institute - Seattle

Northwest Sarcoma Foundation's Financial Assistance Program

Washington 211  Resource Page With Thousands of Resources in Washington

Bellevue Lifespring - One time assistance with medications and medical supplies for residents of Bellevue

Benton Franklin Community Action Committee  - Assistance With Prescriptions

Cancer Patient Care Organization - Spokane  Provides up to $300 for Prescriptions

Choice Regional Health Network - Screens individuals for prescription assistance

Clark County Veterans Assistance Program - assistance with living costs, medical costs, etc.

Coastal Community Action Program - Gray's Harbor - United Way Emergency Fund to help with living and medical costs

DSHS Medical Coverage Programs  Coordinates low income coverage for residents

Emergency Outreach Program, Lacy, Washington  Limited Assistance with Prescriptions  360-923-0929

Enumclaw Helping Hands, Enumclaw, Washington  Provides assistance for gas, prescriptions 360-825-6188

First Baptist Church, Shelton, Washington  Provides Prescription Vouchers

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, Vancouver, WA.  Provides Emergency Prescriptions

Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund, Langley, WA - Help paying for medical expenses

GM Lauridsan Charity Trust Fund - Assistance for widows in Clallam County, expenses, medical expenses, funding not available immediately (360) 452-8282

Harris Medical Center, Bremerton, Washington  Patient Assistance Program so patients in need won't be turned away.

Emergency Social Services, Walla Walla, WA  Foodbank, clothing, rental assistance, living assistance, prescription assistance

Charity Care Program, Townsend, WA  Financial assistance so no person is denied health care.  Income verification required

King's County Veterans Assistance Program-assistance with living costs, medical costs, etc.

MANNA - Port Angeles, Washington  Assistance for utilities, some prescriptions 360) 457-3954

Multi Service Center, Kent Washington - Provides Utility, Prescription, Gas Voucher Asst.

Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, Bremerton, Washington  Interest free grants and/or loans for medical care, funerals, food, rent, etc.  

New Hope Resource Center, Colbert, Washington  Assistance with prescriptions

North Kitsap Fishline, Poulsbo, WA  Limited emergency assistance for medical, utility, transportation, ferry tickets to medical appointments 

North Mason County Resource, Belfair, WA   Prescription Assistance for the Uninsured

North Whidbey Help House, Salvation Army Prescription Assistance, Oak Harbor, WA  360-675-0681

Northeast Community Center, Spokane, Washington Prescription Assistance

Northwest Lions Foundation, Lions Patient Care Grants, Seattle, WA Special Equipment and Medical Procedure Assistance

Olympic Community Action Programs (Statewide)  Living Assistance

Peninsula FISH  - Long Beach, WA  Prescription Assistance  (360) 642-4987 Ext: 1

Plateau Outreach Ministries, Enumclaw, Washington Provides utilities, prescription and school supply assistance

Port Townsend Police Department - Salvation Army Prescription Assistance

Project Hope, Lynden, WA  Food, Utilities, Transportation

Providence Regional Medical Center, Everett, Washington  Financial assistance for individuals meeting income guidelines for most medical expenses

Queen Anne Helpline, Seattle, Washington  Prescription Assistance

Retsil Veterans Home, Retsil, Washington, Cash Assistance for Living Expenses, Medical Care

St. Joseph's Hospital, Bellingham, Washington  Necessary health care, low cost-no cost for persons with no other financial resources

St. Leo's Parish, Tacoma, Washington  Prescription Assistance 

St. Martin of Tours, Fife, WA Rent, Utility and limited prescription Assistance (253) 970-9037

St. Vincent de Paul, Olympia, WA  Prescription Assistance

Salvation Army, Everett, WA.  Vouchers for free medical appointments at Providence Health Care, Prescription Vouchers, 

Salvation Army is located throughout Washington and provides healthcare assistance

Scottish Rite Foundation, Spokane, Washington  Provides Medical Assistance and loans medical equipment 

Skagit County Community Action Committee, Concrete, Mount Vernon, WA  Provides medical assistance in certain critical needs situations.  Provides medical assistance to veterans. 

Small Miracles - Coupeville Emergency Support Fund, Coupeville, WA  Financial Assistance for Medical Costs 360) 672-5651

Veterans - Snohomish County, Everett, WA.  Provides medical assistance and living assistance to vets and their families.

South Beach Christian Outreach - Assistance with paying emergency living expenses, prescriptions   (360) 268-1455

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wenatchee, WA  Food Vouchers, Assistance with Prescriptions (509) 662-4569

St. Vincent de Paul, Seaview, WA  Prescription Assistance (360) 642-8401

St Vincent de Paul, Richland, WA.  Basic needs and financial assistance, must call first.  (509) 946-1325

St. Vincent de Paul, Vancouver, WA  Living expenses, basic needs, prescriptions, other

St James Episcopal Church, Kent, Washington  Prescription Assistance for City Residents

Swedish Medical Center, North Hill,   Low Cost, No Cost Health Care to Low Income Folks

Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ, Carnation, WA  Rent, Utilities, Food Prescriptions, Gasoline

Vaschon Youth and Family Services, Vashon, WA  Vouchers for Emergency Medical Prescriptions

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Port Orchard and Bremerton, WA  Financial cash grants for living and medical expenses

Washington State Department of Health, Breast, Cervical, Colon Screening Programs

Washington Women In Need   Bellevue, WA- Provides assistance for payment of twelve months of health care premiums for women in need.  

West Seattle Helpline, Seattle, WA  Financial assistance for utilities, heating fuel, bus tickets

Willapa Harbor Helping Hands, South Bend, WA.  

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Premium Payment Program  (800) 562-3022  Medicaid recipients who have private, employer sponsored, COBRA, or Medicare Supplement insurance and are having difficulty paying the premiums may be able to receive assistance through this program

Treatment Facilities

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA.  Family Assistance Fund

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Swedish Cancer Center

Women's Cancer Care of Seattle

Floyd and Dolores Jones Cancer Institute at Virginia Mason

Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research

Kitsap County Veterans Assistance Fund - Provides cash grants for food, rent, utilities, transportation, medical expenses, burial/cremation, repairs, clothing

Low Cost - No Cost Colonoscopies

Washington Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program
Cancer Prevention and Control Unit
111 Israel Road SE
PO Box P.O. Box 47855
Tumwater, WA 98504-7855
1 (888) 438-2247

Support

Gilda's Club, Seattle

Kamp Kesem, Allyn Washington  Camp for Children Whose Parents Have Cancer

SCAA provides emotional, support and counseling services.

Shine  Hats, hairpieces and other support items

Anton's Hair Company, Bellevue, Washington

Beauty and Cancer Program (206) 598-3604
A volunteer-run program at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) 

24 Hour Phone Support

Cancer Lifeline Support Groups

Caregiving Support Teams To Assist With Care Needs

King County Crisis Clinic 

Hope Link  (425) 869-6000In partnership with the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Hopelink coordinates door-to-door transportation to and from medical appointments for low income residents on Medicaid assistance. Other types of assistance are available for families in crisis, such as housing, interpretation, energy assistance, food, emergency, and financial.

Operation Uplift  - Offers Support Services and Free Mammograms yearly

Team Survivor Northwest - Women's Support - Fitness for Survivors- Latina Outreach

Northwest Hope and Healing for Women With Gynecological Cancers

Housing and Allocations During Treatment - Seattle

Genetic Testing

Virginia Mason Genetic Counseling

State of Washington Genetic Testing Clinics

Yakima Memorial Hospital

University of Washington Genetics Division

Summit Therapy and Health Services, Pullman, Washington

Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, WA

Evergreen Health, Kirkland, WA 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Genetic Division

Northwest Cancer Specialists, Vancouver, Washington

DNA Diagnostics Center, Vancouver, Washington

Northwest Perinatal Center, Portland, Oregon

Healthcare And Other Services For The Underserved

Living Subsistence And Assistance

Auburn Food Bank

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Howard University Hospital Free Colonoscopy Screenings  Call: 202-865-7741

Howard University Free Clinic for the Unisured 202-540-0563

DC Foodfinder Grocery Assistance

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Women's Health Center of West Virginia, Charleston, WV

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