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Get Assistance

 

These local facilities have accepted a grant from Bras for the Cause to help underinsured and uninsured Iowans gain access to mammograms, cervical screenings, other related projects and/or programs. These funds were distributed in July 2020 and are available until the money awarded has been depleted. New grants will be awarded in July of 2021 and listed as soon as funds are available. For current inquiries, please contact the following facilities.

Testing:

Clarke County Hospital - 800 S Fillmore St, Osceola, Iowa 50213

  • You can access these funds through referral by the Clarke County Public Health department or by request from the patient, funding can be verified at the time the appointment is made for breast cancer and/or cervical screening. Contact Thomas Bahls at (641) 342-2128 or by email for more information.

Earlham Medical Clinic - (515) 758-2907 - 125 W. 1st Street, Earlham, Iowa 50072

John Stoddard Cancer Center/UnityPoint Health - Des Moines - 1221 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Women age 40 and over in need of a mammogram should either submit information HERE or call Gina Mandernach at 515-241-4141. After contacting John Stoddard Cancer Center/Unit Point - Des Moines, you will receive a call to review eligibility criteria. This includes income guideline (at or below 250% of the federal poverty level) and no insurance or limited insurance.

Madison County Hospital - 300 W. Hutchings Street, Winterset, Iowa 50273

  • Contact the radiology department at 515-462-5214 for more information and/or scheduling for services. 

MercyOne Mammography - Muffins & Mammograms - Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 from 8am - Noon.

  • Make your appointment today for a screening mammogram at one of the locations listed below, and enjoy muffins and coffee during your visit. Walk-ins are welcome.

    MercyOne Des Moines Health Plaza
    411 Laurel St., Suite 1265, Des Moines

    MercyOne Ankeny Imaging
    800 E 1st St., Suite 1100, Ankeny

    MercyOne Clive Imaging
    1601 NW 114th St., Suite 128, Clive

    MercyOne Indianola Imaging
    2006 N 4th St., Suite 202B, Indianola

    Call 515-222-7556 or click here for more information.

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland -

  • Patients needing financial assistance with their care can call 877-811-7526 to schedule an appointment and discuss their options. Assistance programs are available for those who qualify and can provide an indication of need. A member of the Patient Services team will walk patients though what they need to bring to their appointment, assistance options, and an expected cost of service.

Polk County Health Department - 1907 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

  • Patients needing financial assistance with their care can call 515-286-3642 and ask how they can access Bras for the Cause funds.

St. Anthony Regional Cancer Center - 311 S. Clark Street, Carroll, Iowa 51401

  • Patients are able to contact Katie Nelson RN, BSN OCN at 712-794-5572 to express interest in receiving funds to assist with payment for their mammograms/ultrasounds/biopsy costs.

Transportation Assistance:

Can Do Cancer -

  • Provides transportation to and from appointments for Iowans going through breast cancer treatments at Des Moines or Ames area clinics. To submit a request, click here then click the green enroll button to complete and submit the short enrollment form. You can also submit your request by contacting them over the phone at 515-322-2333.