Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in New York. New York has made breast cancer screenings free and more widely available throughout the state. HEP is teaming up with partner organizations to organize health fairs and screening events around this initiative.

Screenings include clinical breast exams and mammograms.

• Local providers will now offer weekend and evening screenings, thus making it more convenient for working women.
• The number of providers offering these services will increase. They include community and women’s health clinics.
• There will be a mobile mammography van in each county, or more than one if needed, and there will be more funding for existing mobile services.
• Local providers will carry out outreach efforts and programs.