July 7, 2023

Free/Low-Cost CRC Screening

Health centers in Louisiana that Provide Free/Low Cost Colorectal Cancer Screening   St. Gabriel Health Clinic Inc   https://stgabrielchc.org/locations 225-642-9676 Free stool test and referral for colonoscopies (sliding scale) Start Corporation   https://www.startcorp.org/contact Houma: 985-333-2020 New Orleans: 504-332-5713 St. Tammany: 985-951-4716 Baton Rouge: 225-25-7734 Free FIT test and referral for colonoscopies Tensas Community Health Center Inc.   402 Levee Street […]

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January 1, 2019

Financial Assistance

All 4 One Alliance: This group provides women with financial assistance in purchasing products they need after surgery such as breast forms, mastectomy bras, radiation bras, and compression apparel for survivors with lymphedema. American Breast Cancer Foundation: The ABCF provides direct financial assistance to uninsured and underserved women and men of all ages for breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests through the […]

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January 1, 2019

Free Services

Angel Flight: A nonprofit organization created by a group of pilots who volunteer to arrange free air transportation for any legitimate, charitable, medically related need. Angel Flight serves patients needing transportation around the Heartland region, and can arrange transportation in other areas of the country in coordination with healthcare organizations. Assurance Wireless: Keeping up with cancer treatment often requires a phone. […]

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January 1, 2019

Health Insurance

American Cancer Society – Understanding Health Insurance: Check out the financial and legal information on private and government insurance plans and sources of financial aid for cancer patients. Cancer Insurance Checklist: The Checklist compares health insurance plans to help you choose the best plan in your state if you have cancer, a history of cancer, or are at risk. The website also […]

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