Westchester County and Community Partners Urge Residents 45 and Older to Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
The Westchester County Department of Health is calling on residents 45 years and older to prioritize their health by getting screened for colorectal cancer. Recent studies have shown an alarming increase in colorectal cancer cases among younger adults, making early detection and preventive screenings more critical than ever. Those with a family history of colon cancer should speak with their health care provider about getting screened even earlier than age 45, as current guidelines recommend to begin screenings at age 40, or 10 years before the age that an immediate family member was diagnosed. Free cancer screening and support resources are available throughout Westchester. Watch the Colorectal Cancer Screening News Conference to learn more.
Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer Saves Lives
Free cancer services are available for those with little or no health insurance who live in Westchester. Services include:
-Mammograms
-Breast exams
-Pap tests
-Pelvic exams
-Colorectal health screening
-Prostate screening
-HPV vaccine for adults
Cancer Services Program
Free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening services for uninsured/underinsured Westchester County residents. For information on eligibility and enrollment contact:
Cancer Services Program
E-mail: Infor@hitch.org
Phone: 914-488-6400
The following health centers participate in the Cancer Services Program (CSP) and can also enroll eligible persons in the CSP:
Sun River Health
New Rochelle
14 Lawton Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801
For an appointment call: (855) 681-8700
White Plains
360 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
For an appointment call: (855) 681-8700
Peekskill
1037 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
For an appointment call: (914) 734-8800
Yonkers - Park Care
2 Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10703
For an appointment call: (914)964-7862
Yonkers - Valentine Lane
503 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10705
For an appointment call: (914)965-9771
Open Door Family Medical Centers
Mamaroneck Open Door
689 Mamaroneck Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY. 10543
Phone: (914) 732-0233
Mt. Kisco Open Door
30 West Main Street
Mt. Kisco, New York 10549
Phone: (914) 666-3272
Ossining Open Door
165 Main Street
Ossining, NY 10562
Phone: (914) 941-1263
Port Chester Open Door
5 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Phone: (914) 937-8899
Sleepy Hollow Open Door
300 North Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Phone: (914) 631-4141
Breast Cancer Screening, Prevention and Treatment Resources
Cervical Cancer Screening, Prevention and Treatment Resources
- Cervical Cancer Information (CDC)
- National Cancer Institute Treatment and Trials
- All About the Pap Test
- Cervical Cancer Vaccine Q&A
Colorectal Cancer Screening, Prevention and Treatment Resources
- The Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign (NYSDOH)
- Colorectal Cancer Information (CDC)
- More Information on Colorectal Cancer (CDC)
Prostate Cancer Screening, Prevention and Treatment Resources
Cancer Support Groups
- Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT at Gilda's Club
- American Cancer Society support groups (by zip code)
- Cancer Support Team
- SHARE is a statewide organization that links women with ovarian cancer to others with the same experience. Call their hotline at (866) 537-4273 or call (212) 719-0364 x 310.