The program pays for an office visit at a participating doctor's office. Services include a clinical breast examination, pelvic examination and a Pap smear. The program also pays for a screening mammogram and most radiological diagnostic services. Over three thousand women received screening services through the WCSP since the fall of 1995. To the present, the program detected twenty breast cancers, eighteen cervical, and two endometrial cancers.
Women can call the number to determine eligibility.
Callers may choose a doctor from the statewide participating provider list. All primary care providers in Rhode Island may provide services for the program. Active providers also accept referrals from the 1-888 information line. Interested providers should call Dolores DiOrio at the Department of Health, 222-1394, ext. The last issue of this newsletter outlined the Office of Minority Health's structure, functions, and accomplishments.