To implement surveillance and evaluation systems to monitor the status of the diseases and progress of the program. Special emphasis is on women over the age of 50, as well as uninsured and underinsured women, lesbians, Native Americans, and other racial and ethnic minorities. The program funds nearly 200 sites in the state to provide screening and diagnostic services and community-based public education and support services. Primary care sites provide clinical breast exams, pelvic exams, and Pap tests, refer women for mammography, and coordinate services for participating women. Mammography facilities provided screening and diagnostic mammograms.
Laboratories provide cytology and pathology services.
Other health care professional provide diagnostic services on referral, such as colposcopy and breast biopsies. Community coalitions funded by the program provide public education, peer education programs, transportation and other support services.