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TAHLEQUAH, OK - Cherokee Nation Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program will provide a free mammogram, clinical breast exam, and Pap test to low-income women who are uninsured or underinsured.

Native American women who are 40 years of age or older; with no Medicare Part B, and no Medicaid, or private insurance; and, who have a household income 250% at or below the federal poverty level are eligible to get an appointment at any program participating clinic for a mammogram, and Pap test all on the same day. Women who have had a hysterectomy not due to cervical cancer will only be eligible for breast care services on these screening days.

A chart must be established at the clinic in order to make an appointment.

To get an appointment on a program clinic day please contact one of the participating Cherokee Nation Clinics:

Redbird Smith Health Center
301 J.T. Stites Avenue, Sallisaw, OK,
Phone: 918-775-9150
Monday, April 16
Tuesday, April 17
Monday, May 21

Cherokee Nation Jay Community Clinic
Jay, OK,
Phone: 918-253-4271
Thursday, May 17

Cherokee Nation AMO
Salina Community Clinic
Salina, OK,
Phone: 918-434-8500
Thursday, April 26
Thursday, May 24

Cherokee Nation Nowata
Primary Health Clinic
304 West Cherokee, Nowata, OK,
Phone: 918-273-0192
Wednesday, April 11

Cherokee Nation Muskogee Health Clinic
212 South 38th Street, Muskogee, OK,
Phone: 918-687-0201
Tuesday, April 3
Wednesday April 4,
Wednesday May 2

Claremore Indian Hospital
101 Moore Street, Claremore, OK,
Phone: 918-342-6200
Friday, April 6
Friday, May 11

For more information on the Cherokee Nation Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, call toll free, 1-877-458-4491.