Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women. It has been proven that regular mammography screenings save lives. Marks JCH offers FREE screenings twice a year, together with Multi-Diagnostic Center. Designed for women over 45 years old of any income level, with or without insurance, and speaking any language, this program consists of health education and caner prevention health program; free screenings and support services for those diagnosed.
Helping immigrants to navigate all aspects of the complex and multi-tiered American medical system, staff from MCCAP serves one of the most critical needs of this population. Clients can apply for health insurance coverage, understand their medical bills better and dispute issues with the help of the New York Legal Assistance Group and Medicare Rights Center. Educational workshops are to teach about serious medical conditions and their prevention, and health specialists from a range of fields provide special services to our clients (ex. Glaucoma testing).
