Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center is now offering cervical cancer screenings on Saturdays through a grant from the American Cancer Society and the NFL. The goal is to make care more accessible and screening easier while detecting cervical cancer as early as possible.
Cervical cancer screening should begin at age 21. The decision on how often screening is necessary and what type of tests are needed should be a discussion with your doctor.
Montefiore Einstein’s next cervical cancer screening event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 15, at Montefiore Medical Group’s Comprehensive Family Care Center (CFCC), 1621 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461.
Women eligible for the event include those who have never been screened between the ages of 21 and 65 and women who are overdue for repeat screening. Those without insurance are encouraged to call our team as we may be able to help you navigate an appointment for financial assistance. Privacy is ensured. Each person may bring a family member or guest to their screening.
To register for this or future events, leave a message at 718-430-3613.
Amanda C. Rivera, MD, Attending Physician and Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, Montefiore Einstein, secured grant funding for this new program through a collaboration with the American Cancer Society and the NFL’s Crucial Catch project, which promotes prevention and early detection of cancer in underserved communities.
Montefiore Einstein’s program is a critical part of a larger, nationwide screening initiative.
Each event provides education on cervical cancer and on-site, same-day cervical cancer screening. A team composed of Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center members, OB-GYN and gynecologic oncology physicians, community outreach associates and medical students will provide the service.
“Something I am excited about is our anonymized survey data, which shows that about 90% of the women we’re serving believe that having a weekend appointment makes it easier for them to seek care,” Dr. Rivera said. “We offer a comprehensive screening program, alerting patients to our events via a combination of Luma Health’s mass texting technology, aimed at women in the health system, and strong community outreach.”
Women have expressed gratitude for the opportunity for increased healthcare access and education.
Additional screening events will be held in December at Montefiore Medical Group’s Comprehensive Family Care Center.
