Pledge to Make the Appointment
September 18, 2020
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ISSUE:
- Breast Cancer Awareness

This new initiative to encourages our neighbors to ‘Make the Appointment’ and commit to scheduling, and following through, on their own health screenings. Whether it’s a mammogram, a colonoscopy, a prostate exam, or any other health screening, I hope my story inspires you to commit to putting your own health first. Sign the pledge and share with friends and family to remind them to #Maketheappointment.
DID YOU KNOW?
Thanks to a new law supported by Senator Serino, large group insurers are now required to cover medically necessary mammograms for women aged 35-39.
To learn more, visit: https://www.ny.gov/programs/get-screened-no-excuses
The NYS Cancer Services Program provides breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services at NO COST to women and men who:
- Live in New York State
- Do not have health insurance
- Have health insurance with a cost share that may prevent a person from obtaining screening and/or diagnostic services
- Meet income eligibility requirements
- Meet age requirements
To learn more about the program and to find out if you are eligible, visit https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/services - or Call: 1-866-442-CANCER (2262)
Get Screened.
Take the pledge to #MaketheAppointment and remember that early detection and prevention can make all the difference.
I will continue to use my breast cancer diagnosis to encourage others to put their health first and remind those I love to #MakeTheAppointment! #BreastCancerAwareness