160 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, New York  10960-1998
(845) 348-2000
www.nyackhospital.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              CONTACT:  Amy Massimo
Director, Public Affairs
DATE:  February 1, 2010                               PHONE: 845.348.2773

New York State Department of Health Cancer Services Program Offers Free Screening Services for Eligible Individuals

Do you or someone you love need routine cancer screening services, but cannot afford them, such as: 

• Mammograms & Clinical Breast Exams
• Pap tests & Pelvic Exams
• Colorectal Cancer Screenings
• Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program for Eligible Men and Women?

The New York State Department of Health Cancer Services Program has ample funding available in most counties in New York State to provide these screening services!

Services may be available for:

• Women 40-64 years old who are uninsured or underinsured;
• Men 50-64 years old who are uninsured or underinsured;
• Women younger than 40 who are considered at high risk or with clinically significant findings for breast cancer; and
• Men and women under 50 who are considered at high risk for colorectal cancer.

For further information, please call the Toll-Free Recruitment Line at 1.866.442.2262 (1-866-442-CANCER) for a direct connection to a Cancer Services Program partnership in your community. 

Remember:  Cancer screenings save LIVES!

Nyack Hospital is a 375-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital located in Rockland County, NY.  Founded in 1895, it is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System.