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.
www.cancer.org
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.rr.com.
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 appearancerelated 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) 9687780. 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:
www.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-ofthe-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@baycare.org
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) 7468438
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
www.cancer.org
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: http://www.cancer.org
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: http://www.bayfront.org
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: http://www.bayfront.org
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@baycare.org
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: http://www.stanthonys.org
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: http://www.gcitampabay.com
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@yahoo.com
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 followup 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
(www.coverageforall.org/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@risimaging.com
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. www.watsonclinic.com
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.
www.lakewalesmedicalcenter.com
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-swfl.org
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@seniorfriendship.com
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