Free Women's Health Screenings Available In Essex County: Pelvic/Breast Exams, PAP Smears Offered

Low-income Essex County females without health insurance will have free access to several exams during a women’s clinic event on Wednesday, May 25.

According to a news release, the free screenings will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Montclair Municipal Building, 205 Claremont Avenue, 3rd floor, in Montclair.

The following will be offered:

• Pelvic Examination
• PAP Smear Testing for early detection of cervical cancer
• Clinical Breast Examination
• Mammogram Referral ( if eligible)
• Colorectal Test kit ( if eligible)
• Cancer Education

Eligibility requirements include:

• Age 21 or over
• Essex County resident
• No health insurance
• Limited income ( 2016 Federal Poverty guidelines)

The program is a partnership between the Nutley Health Department in partnership with the Montclair Health Department and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School- S.A.V.E Program. It’s funded by the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED).

To schedule an appointment or for more information, call the Montclair Health Department at 973-509-4974.

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