For additional information, please contact Sue Helvie at (509) 249-6519.

The Breast and Cervical Health Program serves women between the ages of 40 and 65. BCHP is not the "free mammogram" program. It is much more than that.

BCHP offers women free clinical visits which include a pelvic exam, Pap test, and clinical breast exam. After the clinical visit the participant is referred for a mammogram. Women are expected to have the clinical visit prior to having the mammogram.

If the screening exams indicate that additional tests are needed, BCHP will pay for the additional examinations. Women enrolled in the Breast and Cervical Health Program that are diagnosed with breast cancer and/or cervical cancer usually qualify for help in paying for any treatment that they need to combat the cancer.

The Breast and Cervical Health Program is a state-wide program with service areas divided up into 7 different regions. This region includes Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties. This region contracts with primary care clinics, radiology facilities, laboratories, gynecologists and surgeons throughout the region, so that in most cases a woman can obtain needed services close to her home.

Since October 1999, this region has provided the women enrolled 6210 clinical breast exams, 4926 mammograms, and 5637 Pap tests. This region has diagnosed 39 clients with breast cancer and 32 clients with cervical cancer or precancerous conditions.

If you are interested in enrolling in BCHP please look at the eligibility information.

If you do not live in this region but are interested in enrolling with BCHP or just want more information, please contact Amy Gibson at the Washington State Department of Health: Toll free (888) 438-2247 or visit their website.