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Summa Screens

For many uninsured and underinsured women, the thought of
scheduling a mammogram can bring on many heavy emotions.
They often wonder how they will pay for much needed testing and
may even decide to forgo the appointment. Summa Screens helps
by taking this worry away. It is the heart of what this Summa Health
program is about.

Summa Screens provides low- In 2015, Summa Screens: Financial support is provided by Susan
income women who are uninsured • Provided 421 total services, including G. Komen® Northeast Ohio, the Stephen
or underinsured free screening A. Communale, Jr. Family Cancer
mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, screening mammograms, diagnostic Foundation and through private donors.
breast ultrasounds, breast core biopsies mammograms, breast ultrasounds, As a result, Summa Screens is equipped
and breast health navigation services breast core biopsies and breast to offer free breast health services to
throughout the breast care continuum. health navigation. low-income women who are uninsured or
This supports appropriate follow-up • Provided 107 screening mammograms, underinsured in our community.
while being consistent with evidence- 72 diagnostic mammograms, 64 breast
based national guidelines set forth by ultrasounds, 6 breast core biopsies and
the American Cancer Society and the 172 navigation-only services (to patients
U.S. Preventative Services Taskforce. who were insured).
The awareness and education provided • Diagnosed 2 cases of breast cancer.
empowers people to make informed
choices about their health.

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