The Breast & Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) Program’s goal is to help women receive quality and accessible breast and cervical cancer screening services at no cost to them. Each women receives services tailored to her needs to help reduce barriers to cancer screening, diagnosis and follow-up care through the Maverick County Hospital District BCCS program.
Regular breast and cervical cancer screenings help detect cancer in its earliest stages, when treatment is most effective. Many women may not experience symptoms in the early stages of cancer, which is why routine screenings are so important.
Early detection saves lives, and the BCCS program helps ensure women in our community have access to these life-saving screenings at no cost.
Women may qualify for BCCS services if they:
The Maverick County Hospital District’s BCCS program serves women living in the following counties:
Eligible patients may receive the following services at no cost:
If additional testing is needed, the BCCS program may also provide:
After your screening, your healthcare provider will review your results and determine if any additional testing is needed. If follow-up services are required, the BCCS program staff help coordinate diagnostic testing and ensure patients receive appropriate care.
The program also offers support services to help guide patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
If you have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer and do not have healthv insurance to pay for your treatment, you may apply to receive Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer (MBCC).
Our Community Navigator assists eligible patients apply for MBCC. For more information or assistance with an application:
The BCCS Program is more than a screening. It is a commitment to protecting lives, empowering women, and strengthening our community’s health.
