Hillsborough County Program Services



Hillsborough County Program Services

American Cancer Society (ACS)

1001 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629

Phone: (813) 254-3630. Fax: (800) 578-9674

Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., M-F.



Support Group offers support to individuals and those affected by breast cancer. (Tampa), (Sun City Center/Ruskin)

Breast Cancer Survivor’s Support Group. Meets for 90 minutes, monthly in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village. Contact: Judy Berry at 813.654.9596 or rberry1@tampabay..

Reach to Recovery is a visitation program that matches breast cancer survivors with mastectomy and lumpectomy patients experiencing a similar situation. The patient is provided with support in helping them cope with her breast cancer experience. Call (800) 227-2345 for a Reach to Recovery visit.

ACS/South Florida Baptist Hospital Reach to Recovery Program

301 North Alexander Street, Plant City 33563. (813) 757-1200. Provides mutual support and social interaction for women with breast cancer. (Plant City)

Look Good…Feel Better: This program is designed to help women who are undergoing cancer treatment learn how to cope with appearance-related side effects of treatment. Volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to enhance their appearance using make-up techniques. Each woman learns to perform her own makeover using complimentary cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. Look Good…Feel Better is primarily offered in group sessions that provide education, information, and support. To schedule a session, call (800) 227-2345.

Resource Centers of Hillsborough County: Patients receive free wigs, hats, scarves, turbans, bras and prosthesis free. Resource Centers are located in Tampa (north and south), Brandon, and Plant City. For more information, call (800) 227-2345.

Tampa Bay Breast Cancer Support Group: 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607. Phone: (813) 854-2858 or (813) 968-7780. Support group meets second Tuesday of each month. Offers support to individuals and those affected by breast cancer. (Tampa)

Hillsborough County Health Department/CDC Florida Breast and Cervical Early Detection Women of Wellness Program

1105 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602

Phone: (813) 307-8000

Services: Offers a cancer screening program which targets medically uninsured/underinsured women ages 50 to 64 with an emphasis on minority women (primarily African-American and Hispanic). (Tampa)

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

Phone: (813) 745-4673. Fax: (813) 979-3090

Service : A full service hospital specializing in the treatment and research of cancer. Inpatient and outpatient services, 162 inpatient beds including surgical services, radiology department, radiation therapy and bone marrow transplant.

Hours/Days: 24hrs/7 days a wk. Eligibility Requirements General public.

Fees Charged: Vary depending on services. Min. fee: sliding scale: 0.00

The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center is located in Northeast Hillsborough County but serves women from the surrounding counties, as well as other parts of the state and country. Although it provides a comprehensive array of breast health services from outreach to treatment and support, it has shifted away from in-house general screening mammography to focus more on seamless diagnostic and treatment services as well as targeted screening through a mobile mammography program to reach underserved populations.

Intake Procedure: Client or physician may contact.

Languages: English, Spanish interpreter services available as-needed.

Area Served: Florida

Funding Source: State of FL; Philanthropy; Fees

Lifetime Cancer Comprehensive Breast Cancer Screening -provides BSE instructions, CBEs, and screening mammography.

Promoting Breast Health Among Underserved Populations through Education, Outreach and Community Partnership

Attempting to create a sustainable model of education and outreach for medically underserved populations. (Tampa)

Promoting Breast Health Among Haitian Women, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

Reach at least 82 medically under served Haitian women with breast health education and screening services that emphasize early detection and follow-up using peer outreach, sustained community partnerships, and collaboration. Educate 3,000 women regarding breast health care prevention through 18 educational sessions delivered in Haitian Creole.

Witness Project, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

Moffitt Cancer Center / Community Education and Outreach

FOW-LCS, 12902 Magnolia Dr., Tampa, FL 33612

Phone: (813) 745-4983. Contact: Linda Paige Honeywell.Provide increased awareness, knowledge, and access to screening and early detection using a peer-to-peer outreach service reaching a minimum of 750 people within the African American community.

Lifetime Cancer Screening and Prevention

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

Phone: (813) 745-6769. Contact: Elissa Clayton.

Enhance access to breast cancer screening services, including mammography, clinical breast examinations and instruction in breast self exam for the neediest communities within the Tampa Bay region using a mobile unit reaching 500 women with at least 300 being minorities.

Cancer Answers Phone: (800) 456-7121

Service: A free telephone service staffed by registered nurses provides information on cancer, information on the Cancer Center, and physician referral.

Hours/Days: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., M-F. Eligibility requirements: general public.

Fees Charged: None.

Intake Procedure: Client or physician may contact. Website: moffitt.usf.edu. Languages: English. Area Served: National.

Funding Source: Moffitt Cancer Center.

University Community Hospital

Carrollwood Campus: A 120-bed hospital. 7171 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614. Phone: (813) 932-2222

Medical Center Campus: A 551-bed hospital. 3100 East Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL 33613-4688. Phone: (813) 971-6000

Service: Providing a full range of services including:

Center for Cancer Care: (813) 972-7896

Women's Health Center: (813) 979-7999

One Day Surgery: (813) 971-6000 x7433

Outpatient Service Center: (813) 972-7884

Rehabilitation Unit: (813) 632-7565

Emergency Care Center: (813) 558-8090

Social Work Services: 558-8709

Hours/Days: 24 hrs / 7 days a week.

Eligibility Requirements: Persons in need of medical services.

Fees Charged: Vary depending on service. Min. fee: Sliding scale: 0.00

Intake Procedure: Client or agency may contact main number.

Languages: Varied. Area Served: Tampa Bay Area.

Handicapped accessible facility. Funding Source: Insurance, fees.

St. Joseph's Women’s Hospital – The Breast Center

3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607

Phone: (813) 872-3715. Fax: (813) 872-2912

Service: St. Joseph’s is a 528-bed tertiary care hospital founded in Tampa in 1934. Important ancillary outpatient services necessary for comprehensive cancer care including: 24-hour emergency room, state-of-the-art radiology services, laboratory and pathology services, physical therapy, as well as dietary, psychosocial, and spiritual support.

Hispanic Breast Cancer Support Group: Free support program targeting underserved Hispanic women diagnosed with breast cancer living in the greater Tampa Bay Area, including Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties. ronda.buffington@

Breast Cancer Surgery Locations

Columbia Brandon Hospital

Columbia South Bay Hospital

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center / Research Institute

Memorial Hospital of Tampa

South Florida Baptist Hospital

St. Joseph's Women’s Hospital – The Breast Center – Tampa

Tampa General Healthcare

Town and Country Hospital

University Community Hospital – Carrollwood

University Community Hospital of Tampa

Manatee County Program Services

American Cancer Society

4955 St. Rd. 64E, Bradenton, FL 34208

Phone: (941) 745-1214

Mammography Program provides referrals to clinics that offer free or reduced cost services as well as referring women to support services.

Reach to Recovery Program provides a one-to-one visit to a woman facing a diagnosis of breast cancer by a breast cancer survivor.

Support Group provides mutual support and social interaction for women with breast cancer.

Manatee Memorial Hospital & Health System

206 Second Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208

Phone: (941) 746-5111. Fax: (941) 745-6862

Breast Care Center provides diagnosis, treatment, screening, and support. There is a cancer support group that meets once per month. The center performs about 700 mammograms per month, and offer digital and film screen mammography. They offer bone density testing, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast needle localization.

The Manatee County Health Department

410 6th Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34208-1928

Phone: (941) 748-0747. Fax: (941) 708-8457

Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCP)

Services: Funded with a grant provided by the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) via the State Department of Health. The goal of the program is prevention of death from breast and cervical cancer by screening and early detection targeting low income, minority women, age 50-64 years. Any woman, however, with a personal or family history of breast cancer, symptoms of breast cancer, personal history of cervical cancer, or an abnormal clinical breast exam may be seen. This program provides screening (clinical breast exam, pap test, pelvic exam, mammogram), diagnostic evaluation, outreach, tracking, follow-up and education for eligible women. Clients are seen by Rural Health Services. Walk-in clinics or private physicians can also refer eligible clients to the program staff. Contact: Jan Chulock, ext. 1461, Kathy Beckwith, ext. 1320, Jan_Chulock@doh.state.fl.us; Kathy_Beckwith@doh.state.fl.us

Mammography Voucher Program, Manatee County Health Department

Cheryl Little. Phone: (941) 748-0747 x1329. Fax: (941) 714-7294

Provides full scale breast health education and screening services to uninsured women ages 40 to 49 and assures repeat participation from previous women participants.

Manatee Diagnostic Center

Riverside Medical Center: 300 Riverside Drive East, Suite 3000, Third Floor, Bradenton, FL 34208. Phone: (941) 747-3034. Fax: (941) 746-8438

MDC West

Pointe West Medical Center: 2211 60th St. West, Bradenton, FL 34209.

Phone: (941) 747-3034. Fax: (941) 761-0057

Breast Cancer Surgery Locations

Manatee Memorial Hospital

Blake Medical Center

Lakewood Ranch Hospital

Pasco County Program Services

 

 

American Cancer Society

21756 St. Rd. 54, Suite 101, Lutz, FL 33549

Phone: (800) 227-2345 toll-free/24-hour hotline, or (813) 949-0291. Fax: (813) 909-4843

Hours/Days: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., M-F. Meets 5:30 p.m., last Wed. of month.

Eligibility Requirements: Female cancer patients.

Fees Charged: None. Languages: English.

Area Served: Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus Counties.

 

"Look Good...Feel Better" A free makeover program for women undergoing treatment. Women are provided free make-up and learn to apply it properly as well as tie turbans, choose wigs and other head coverings.

 

"Reach to Recovery" A one-on-one breast cancer survivor visitation program for women currently undergoing breast cancer surgery. The patient is offered support information and a free "goodie" bag of items she will need.

 

"Road to Recovery" A volunteer driver program to assist with transporting patients to and from local cancer treatments.

 

Support Group: Provides mutual support and social interaction for women with breast cancer. (Zephyrhills)

 

Patient Assistance (800) 227-2345, option 4, 24-hour hotline.

 

Service: Provides pain medication assistance, transportation reimbursement, lodging reimbursement, hotel cost assistance for treatment, gift items, information.

Donations: Wigs, turbans.

Hours/Days: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., M-F.

Eligibility: Anyone diagnosed with cancer. Persons who think they have cancer and are undiagnosed may receive information and other services.

Fees Charged: None. Languages: English.

Area Served: Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties.

Wheelchair Accessible.

Transport: Provided and can arrange transport to and from treatment, if able to walk independently.

Funding Source: Fund-raisers.

 

Farmworkers Self Help, Inc., Farmworker Women Breast Cancer Education, and Early Detection Initiative

37240 Lock Street, Dade City, FL 33523

Phone: (352) 567-1744. Fax: (352) 567-1591

Contact: Margarita Romo.

Service: Educates Mexican immigrants, Mexican-descended migrant and seasonal farm worker women about breast cancer and provides free mammograms and referrals for diagnostics and treatment. Trains community members to be health promoters.

  

Pasco County Health Department Health Care Services

5640 Main Street – Floor 3, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Phone: (727) 816-1100. Fax: (727) 816-1102.

 

Pasco County Health Department Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, “Healthy Women Today”

Services: (1) Funded with a grant provided by the CDC via the State Department of Health. The goal of the program is prevention of death from breast and cervical cancer by screening and early detection targeting low income, minority women, age 50-64 years. Any woman, however, with a personal or family history of breast cancer, symptoms of breast cancer, personal history of cervical cancer, or an abnormal clinical breast exam may be seen. This program provides screening (clinical breast exam, pap test, pelvic exam, mammogram), diagnostic evaluation, outreach, tracking, follow-up, education, and case management services for eligible women. Services: (2) Funded on an annual basis by a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure via the Florida Suncoast Affiliate. Contact: Billie Pryce. The goal of the program is prevention of death from breast cancer by screening and early detection targeting low income, minority women, less than 50 years of age, in particular a woman with a personal or family history of breast cancer, symptoms of breast cancer or abnormal clinical breast exam. The program provides breast cancer screening and care to 600 uninsured women ages 40-49 who are considered low income according to national poverty guidelines. Screening, diagnostic evaluation, education, outreach, tracking, follow-up, and case management are available for Komen-funded clients as with CDC funded clients. All participants will be seen at the Pasco County Health Department clinic sites in five sites throughout the county, and determination of which funding program they are in will be made at that time. Clinic sites are in Hudson, New Port Richey, Land O’ Lakes, Zephyrhills, and Dade City. CDC funded services are also available through the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. Walk-in clinics or private physicians can also refer eligible clients to the program staff.

 

Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Pasco County

Breast Cancer & Screening Project

5334 Aspen St., New Port Richey, FL 34652

Phone: (727) 848-6851. Fax: (727) 848-7890

Contact: Petro Jones.

Services: To provide breast health services to underserved women to age 64. The program provides informational seminars at local churches and civic centers and scheduling patients to be screened at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic.

 

Breast Cancer Surgery Locations

Bayonet Point/Hudson Medical Center

Community Hosp. of New Port Richey

East Pasco Medical Center

North Bay Hospital

Pasco Community Hospital

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey

Pinellas County Program Services

Pinellas County Breast Health Services

American Cancer Society - Pinellas County Unit

4801 86th Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Phone, main office: (727) 546-9822

Toll Free: (800) ACS-2345



Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F.

 

ACS Mission Statement: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Bayfront Cancer Care Center

701 6th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Phone: (727) 894-0276. Website:

Community Health Education

Service: Office at Bayfront Medical Center provides literature, educational materials and some transportation for chemotherapy and radiation appointments.

Hours/Days: 9 a.m. -12 p.m. & 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., M-F. Eligibility Requirements: General public. Fees Charged: None. Languages: English. Area Served: Pinellas County. Handicapped accessible facility. Funding Source: Donations.

Center for Women's Health

Phone: (727) 823-1234, (727) 893-6704.

Website:

Service: Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for the unique needs and interests of women including normal obstetrics, high risk obstetrics, gynecology, mammography, surgery, gynecology, infertility care, educational programs, monthly seminars, cancer screenings, and obstetrical tours. Also has a Rehab Unit including a unit for brain injured patients.

Eligibility: Anyone in need of services. Fees: Vary depending upon services. Language: English. Area Served: Pinellas County. Handicapped accessible. Funding Source: Fees.

Support Groups

Phone: (727) 893-6912. Website:

Service: Support groups for patients, family and friends in trauma, cancer, cardiac, rehabilitation, diabetic support group, and alcoholics anonymous.

Operating Agency: Bayfront Health System.

Hours/Days: Hours vary; call for information.

Eligibility Requirements: Persons in need of above services.

Fees : None. Languages: English. Area Served: Pinellas County.

Handicapped accessible meeting facility. Funding Source: Donations.

Cancer Patient Support Services (CaPSS) - Powell Cancer Center

303 Pinellas Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

Phone: (727) 462-2125. Fax: (727) 462-2127.

E-mail: gloria.sanmiguel@

Service: Free psychological, emotional, and spiritual support for cancer patients and their families.

IV therapy (727) 462-2128. Oncology Data: (727) 462-2121. Susan Cheek Needler Breast Center: (727) 298-6670.

Operating Agency: Morton Plant Mease Health Care (Clearwater). Hrs/Days: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F.

Eligibility: General public. Fees: None for most services. Languages: English, Spanish.

Area Served: Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Handicap Access. MPMHC.

Funding Source: MPM Foundation

Women’s Cancer Support Group – Powell Cancer Center

303 Pinellas Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

Diane Kornick, MA. Phone: (727) 462-2145.

Alma Flores, MSW. Phone: (727) 462-7153.

Breast Health Navigator- Powell Cancer Center

303 Pinellas Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

Alma Flores, Phone: (727) 462-7153. Fax: (727) 462-2127.

Service: Provides an individual to help uninsured and underinsured women served through the Mammography Voucher Program navigate through the health care system to receive adequate breast health services.

Health Screening – Morton Plant Mease Health Care

P.O. Box 210, Clearwater, FL 33757. Phone: (727) 462-7500, (727) 298-6425, Administrator.

Service: Numerous screening programs: Heart, vascular, mammogram, prostate, cancer, glucose, depression, glaucoma, PSA, cholesterol, vision, and cataract. Screenings are located at all hospital campuses and outpatient locations.

Hrs/Days: Call for information. Eligibility: General public. Fees charged: Varies.

Languages: English. Area Served: Pinellas County. Handicap Access: MPMHC.

Nurse Navigator, Morton Plant Mease

303 Pinellas Street, Mail Stop #127, Clearwater, FL 33756

Phone: 727-298-6606. Contact: Alma Flores.

Provides coordination for women diagnosed with breast cancer, ensuring that there is a seamless provision of services.

Medical Care Services - Morton Plant Hospital

300 Pinellas St., Clearwater, FL 33756. Phone: (727) 462-7000. Emergency Room: (727) 462-7570.

Service: General medical and surgical services, and 24-hour emergency room. Lykes Cancer Center coordinates cancer care services for inpatients and outpatients.

Operating Agency: Morton Plant Hospital (Clearwater).

Hrs/Days: 24 hrs / 7 days a week.

Eligibility Requirements: Persons in need of medical services.

Fees Charged: Varies. Intake Procedure: Client or physician to contact.

Area Served: Pinellas County. Handicap Access. Fees: Morton Plant Mease Foundation.

Mease Countryside Hospital

3231 McMullen Booth Road, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Women’s Cancer Support Group and Young Women’s Cancer Support Group. Mary Broccard, LCSW. Phone: (727) 725-6016.

St. Anthony's Hospital

1200 7th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Phone: (727) 825-1100, (727) 825-1757. Volunteer Contact: Bonnie Mason. Website:

Services: Continuing its tradition for more than 75 years, today, 395- bed St. Anthony’s Hospital is recognized as one of the area’s most respected and technologically advanced medical facilities. St. Anthony's is one of 9 hospitals in the BayCare Health System, with 495 physicians and centers of excellence in cancer care, cardiac, surgical services, stroke, emergency services and vascular care, among a comprehensive offering of medical programs.

Volunteer Opportunities: Hospital Volunteer. Hours/Days: 24 hrs/7 days/week. Eligibility: Anyone. Fees: Vary. Intake Procedure: Client or physician to contact. Languages: English (other translation available). Area Served: Pinellas County. Funding Source: Fees.

Gulfcoast Cancer Institute

1201 5th Avenue North, Suite 130, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Phone: (727) 825-1253. Fax: (727) 825-1332

900 Carillon Parkway, Suite 104, St. Petersburg, FL 33716

Phone: (727) 561-2460. Fax: (727) 561-2489

Website:

Services: Provides radiation therapy, including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (using the Mammosite catheter), prostate seed implants, brachytherapy, and PET/CT imaging. Also serves as a community resource center for cancer education and information.

Hours/Days: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F. Eligibility Requirements: General Public. Fees Charged: Vary. Languages: English. Area Served: Pinellas County. Handicap Accessible. Funding Source: Fees.

Susan Sheppard McGillicuddy Breast Center at St. Anthony’s Hospital provides the full continuum of breast health services, including digital mammography and minimally invasive biopsy. Unique to the Breast Center is access to a clinical patient care navigator for referral and care coordination. Phone: (727) 820-7000.

Willa Carson Health Resource Center

1108 N. Greenwood, Clearwater, FL 33755. Contact: Annie Tyrell. Phone: (727) 467-9411. Fax (727) 467-2771.

Service: Provides outreach, education, and referral services targeting African-American women in the North Greenwood region of Pinellas County.

Veterans Administration Cancer Support Groups

Bay Pines Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744.

(727) 398-6661, ext. 5204.

Service: Cancer Support Group for patients.

Hrs/Days: 24 hrs / 7 days/week. Eligibility: Veterans. Non-veterans welcome with proof of cancer treatment in the private sector. Fees Charged: None. Languages: English. Handicapped accessible. Funding Source: Federal.

Sun Coast Hospital

2025 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774

Phone: (727) 581-9474.

Sun Coast Hospital, a facility of Largo Medical Center, is a 456-bed acute care facility located in Largo, FL. Sun Coast Hospital has a strong primary care physician network base, and offers a broad range of hospital services including medical, surgical, behavioral medicine, and substance abuse treatment. It includes a comprehensive in-patient rehabilitation center, Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, and has the first accredited Sleep Lab in the area.

Breast Health Navigator Project

Suncoast Health Council, Inc.

9455 Koger Boulevard N, Suite 104, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

(727) 217-7070 Contact: Teresa Kelly.

Provide care coordination services to patients diagnosed with breast cancer to ensure that they understand treatment needs/options and how, when and where to secure treatment services.

Pinellas County Health Department

205 Dr. M. L. King Street North

St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

Phone: (727) 824-6917

Fax: (727) 820-4292

Breast & Cervical Cancer Detection Program Services: Funded with a grant provided by the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) via the State Department of Health. The goal of the program is prevention of death from breast and cervical cancer by screening and early detection targeting low income, minority women, age 50 years and above. Any woman, however, with a personal or family history of breast cancer, symptoms of breast cancer, personal history of cervical cancer, or an abnormal clinical breast exam may be seen. This program provides screening (clinical breast exam, pap test, pelvic exam, mammogram), diagnostic evaluation, outreach, tracking, follow-up and education for eligible women. Participants in the program may be seen at the Pinellas County Health Department or by their own physician. Walk-in clinics or private physicians can also refer eligible clients to the program staff.

Mammography Voucher Program, CHOICES for Community Health

205 Dr. ML King Street N., St.Petersburg, FL 33701

Phone: 727-820-4117 Fax: 727-552-2412. Contact: Ms. Sherrl Fry, sherrl_fry@

Service: Provides access to clinical breast exams, screening and diagnostic mammograms, follow-up imaging studies, treatment, and community education presentations to 850 uninsured women ages 40-49.

Healthy Body/Healthy Soul is sponsored by the Health Choice Network, Inc. in Miami, FL. Its mission is to ensure access to high quality, affordable health care for patients, regardless of ability to pay. To do this, the Network assists member health centers to improve the quality of health care services provided and increase efficiency by integrating administrative, fiscal, management information systems, program planning, and development, and clinical services. Health Choice offers technical assistance and training as well as an array of other services to all its members. Members include 7 Florida Community Health Centers as well as health facilities in other states. It is a faith-based health promotion program and disease prevention program implemented by Health Choice Network and its member community health centers, churches in their communities and other partners. One primary activity resulting from this program is the provision of at least one “Healthy Sunday” even per year as well as follow-up for those participating in the event. East Pasco County through the Pasco Regional Medical Center is one of the sites for this program. Other local partners for this program include the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, the American Cancer Society, health departments, the University of South Florida, the University of Miami, Bristol Myers Squibb, and many others. The focus of this group has been to strengthening existing/creating new partnerships, community capacity building, create community-based health screening teams, identify a health focus, and to develop buy-in and community/Community Health Center ownership.

Breast Cancer Surgery Locations

Bayfront Medical Center

Columbia Clearwater Community Hospital

Columbia Northside Medical Center

Columbia St. Petersburg Medical Center

Edward White Hospital

Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital

Mease Hospital, Dunedin

Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor

Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater

Medical Center Hospital Largo

Palms of Pasadena Hospital

St. Anthony's Hospital

Sun Coast Hospital

Polk County Program Services

Lakeland Regional Cancer Center

3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33805

(863) 603-6565 or (866) 823-4405 toll free.

Provides highly skilled and compassionate physicians who specialize in: Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Urologic Oncology, and Gynecologic Oncology. It has a Screening Center and Mobile Unit.

Think Pink, We Care of Polk County

5110 South Florida Ave., #111, Lakeland, FL 33813

Contact: Sandra Swanson. (863) 701-8070

Provide free screening mammograms, and associated diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures to 350 low income, uninsured women with a focus on Hispanic and African American communities.

Project Support - We Care of Polk County

5110 South Florida Ave. #111, Lakeland, FL 33813

Contact: Eva Larkin Phone: (863) 646-3436 Fax (863) 701-8077

Services: a financial assistance program for breast cancer patients whose income does not exceed 300% of the Federal poverty guidelines (pdf/FHCE_FedPovertyLevel.pdf) and do not have readily available assets, such as savings, credit cards, IRA/401(k), etc. The program will provide up to $750 of assistance for insurance co-payments, COBRA insurance payments, rent or mortgage, childcare and/or transportation (i.e. cab, bus fare). Payment will be made directly to the source of the service/debt when possible.

Intake Procedure: Referrals will be accepted from oncologists, radiation facilities, cancer centers and social workers.

Languages: English, Spanish interpreter services available as-needed.

Area Served: Polk County

Radiology and Imaging Specialists

Phone: (863) 688-2334. Fax: (863) 577-0301. dmarichal@

Evening hours: M–F till 10:00 p.m.

Offers: MRI – Open, MRI - High Field, C.T., Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Osteoporosis, Testing, Ultrasound, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, X-Ray, Bone Density, PET.

• N. Office: 1305 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M–F.

• Women’s Imaging Center: 2120 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M–F.

• Plant City Imaging: 206 W. Alexander St., Plant City, FL 33563. Phone: (863) 750-1972. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F.

Watson Clinic

1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805.

Phone: (862) 680-7000.

In addition to the main campus, there are 11 regional sites including a modern cancer care facility, plus two more facilities under construction. Opened in March 2003, the Center for Cancer Care and Research, an affiliate with H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, is a collaboration between Watson Clinic LLP and Clark and Daughtrey Medical Group P.A. The center offers up-to-date screening and diagnostic services, innovative treatment strategies, supportive care, and aggressive research programs. A second cancer care site in Bartow opened May 2003. Watson Clinic also has a Women’s Center in Lakeland, which opened in Fall 2006. The Clinic works closely with Watson’s Cancer Center, and provides mammography services, and access to breast and plastic/reconstructive surgeons.

Bartow Regional Medical Center

2200 Osprey Blvd., P.O. Box 1050, Bartow, FL 33830. Phone: (863) 519-1800. Fax: (863) 519-1420. Licensed Beds: 71.

AT Radiology

315 E ;Central Ave., Winter Haven, FL 33880-3047. Phone (863) 419-8832.

Provides: Mammography, Ultrasound, Bone Density Studies, X-Ray, CT.

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center

40100 US Highway 27, Davenport, FL 33837. Phone: (863) 422-4971.

127-bed acute care facility between Orlando and Tampa.

Bond Clinic

500 E. Central Ave., Winter Haven, FL 33880. (863) 293-1191.

1342 SR 60 East, Lake Wales, FL 33853. (863) 679-1552.

Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A multi-specialty medical clinic serving Central Florida with a wide range of specialties.

Gessler Clinic

• Main Clinic: 635 First Street North, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4191. Phone: (863) 294-0670.

• Annex: 601 First Street North, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4129. Phone: (863) 294-0670.

• Women's Division: 450 E. Central Avenue, Winter Haven, FL 33880-3050. Phone: (863) 294-0670.

The main facility provides extensive diagnostic services. These services include conventional and fluoroscopic x-ray studies, bone densitometry, computerized axial tomography, mammography, ultrasound and nuclear radiography studies. In-house laboratory facilities provide chemistry toxicology, urinalysis, hematology, immunology, and microbiology.

Regency Medical Center

101 Avenue O, S.E.; Winter Haven, FL 33880. Phone: (863) 294-7010.

Offers: Mammography, Health and Wellness Library, and Women’s Health Updates with free monthly seminars on selected topics presented by physicians and health professionals. Speakers Bureau offers free programs on women's health topics to area businesses and community groups.

Lake Wales Medical Center

410 S. 11th St., Lake Wales, FL 33853. Phone: (863) 676-1433.



154-bed facility. Services provided at Lake Wales include: Digital mammography, 24-hour emergency services, cardiac cath lab, full orthopedic services including joint replacement, ambulatory surgery, clinical lab, outpatient lab, social services, patient education, radiology, nuclear medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, blood bank, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, patient education services and support groups, registered dietitians and nutrition services, intensive care unit, progressive care unit, medical/surgical unit, and an attached skilled nursing facility.

American Cancer Society

809 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, FL 33805. Phone: (863) 688-2326.

Resource Centers of Polk County: Patients receive free wigs, hats, scarves, turbans, bras and prosthesis free. Resource Centers are located in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Davenport, Lake Wales, and Bartow. For more information, call (800) 227-5594.

Breast Cancer Surgery Locations

Columbia Bartow Memorial Hospital

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center

Lake Wales Medical Centers

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Winter Haven Hospital

Gessler Clinic

Lakeland Regional Cancer Center

Sarasota County Program Services

American Cancer Society

2801 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234

Phone: (941) 365-2858.

Reach to Recovery Program provides a one-to-one visit to a woman facing a diagnosis of breast cancer by a breast cancer survivor. (Sarasota).

Support Group provides referrals to services such as the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center.

Triple Touch breast health and cancer education programs, highlighting mammography, breast self-exams and clinical breast exams, are given by representatives and through printed materials.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239

Phone: (941) 917-9000. Fax: (941) 917-1930.

Service: An 806-bed regional medical center. It provides cancer information, support services, and mammography, including free mammograms and ultrasounds for low income, underinsured women.

Woman to Woman Breast Cancer Support Group

1700 South Tamiami Trail. Sarasota, FL 34239.

Phone: (941) 917-2636. Contact: Helen Swanton, RN.

Education, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment for Uninsured/Underinsured Women, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Sarasota Memorial Hospital, 1700 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239-3555. Phone: (941) 917-2636

Contact: Helen Swanton., RN.

Provide 530 uninsured, under served women primarily between the ages 40 to 49 with screening, diagnostic and treatment services, and education.

The Wellness Community of Southwest Florida

3900 Clark Road, Suite P3, Sarasota, FL 34233.

Phone: (941) 921-5539. Fax: (941) 921-5061. hope@wellness-

Service: Offers a free program of psychological and social support for people with cancer and their families.

Breast Health Sarasota, Inc.

Sarasota Oncology Center, 3663 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34233

Phone: (941) 927-2226. Fax: (941) 927-2266.

Mission Statement: Breast Health Sarasota is a not for-profit corporation,

dedicated to a community-wide effort promoting breast health awareness.

Funds generated from The Breast Health Walk remain in the community and will be used to provide medical care for the underserved, based on community need.

Senior Friendship Center; The Florida Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program

1900 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236

and 2350 Scenic Drive, Venice, FL 32493

Phone: (941) 566-3251. Fax: (727) 954-8214

Contact: Georgeann Di Vito. Phone: (941) 556-3247, gdivito@

Provide one-on-one instruction on how to conduct a self breast exam, clinical breast exams, and mammograms to 650 women over 50 years old who are eligible for the CDC Breast and Cervical program.

Be Smart Mammogram, South County Community Clinic of Sarasota County Health Department

7810 S. Tamiami Trail, Bldg. A14-1, Venice, FL 34293

Phone: (941) 861-3380. Fax: (941) 861-3395

Provides breast health education and mammograms for low income, uninsured women in South Sarasota County.

Newtown Breast Cancer Awareness Program & Pláticas de Prevención del Cáncer del Seno

Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center

2201 Cantu Court, Suite 220, Sarasota, FL  34232

Contact:  Ansley Mora

Implement a community health worker program that addresses breast health education and preventative breast health behaviors among medically underserved African American women in Sarasota County and Hispanic women/Latinas in Manatee County.

Breast Cancer Surgery Locations

Bon Secours-Venice Hospital

Columbia Doctors Hosp. Sarasota

Englewood Community Hospital

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

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