INDIANAPOLIS — Women in need of mammograms in Central Indiana may be able to receive them free of charge thanks to a grant to Franciscan Health from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust.
The grant supports mammograms at Franciscan Health Breast Center Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Indianapolis Imaging Greenbrooke in Greenwood and Franciscan Health Breast Center in Mooresville.
The grant funds are awarded by the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust, Inc. (IBCAT), the mission of which is to increase awareness and improve access to breast cancer screenings, diagnoses and support services across Indiana. The efforts are made possible through the sale of breast cancer awareness special recognition license plates as well as financial donations. Each license plate sold through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles generates a $25 donation.
The program provides screenings for uninsured women who falls at or below the 300% poverty level and live in Marion, Morgan, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson or Shelby counties. Women who apply must be 40 years of age or older, but includes those under 40 with a family history of breast cancer.
To apply for the program in Central Indiana, call 317-528-7201.