Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program, Nashville and Davidson County

As of July 1, 2024: per Tennessee Senate Public Chapter 1061 of 2024, all patients less than 18 years of age will be required to have signed or verbal consent by a legal parent or guardian prior to receiving all health department services. Please plan for any patients less than 18 years of age to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If the parent or legal guardian cannot accompany the minor to a visit, verbal consent must be obtained from the parent or guardian prior to receiving services. This law does not apply to legally emancipated minors.

Services available year-round, coordinated by the Metro Nashville/Davidson County Public Health Department

Don't have health insurance? You might be eligible for a free mammogram and Pap test.

To qualify, you must be within the income guidelines, be a Tennessee resident and have no insurance or be underinsured.

Services for Individuals Meeting Eligibility

(as of February 2020)

• Office visits
• Clinical breast exams
• Screening mammograms
• Pap and HPV tests
• Follow up diagnostic tests for abnormal screening results
• Medical consultations

These services can be scheduled at one of the primary screening provider sites (community health centers) listed below. Call to schedule an appointment for breast or cervical cancer screening.

Please note:

• All primary screening provider sites (community health centers) provide referrals for breast and cervical diagnostic services in accordance with approved Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program guidelines.
• Patient navigation services will be provided to assist with appointment scheduling and completion.
• Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program primary provider sites will provide patient navigation/case management to individuals diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer and who need treatment.
• Some screening/enrollment sites will require that you establish as a patient before enrollment in the breast and cervical screening program. They will assist you to navigate all your healthcare needs.
• This program is supported by Tennessee Department of Health and Susan G. Komen® Central Tennessee.

For Providers

• Nashville/Davidson County has a network of providers for mammography screening and diagnostics and follow up for abnormal Pap tests.
• Contact one of the primary screening providers (community health centers) or the local health department for more information or to refer an individual for service.
• The program accepts referral of individuals for diagnostic services if they meet the general eligibility guidelines.

You can also contact 615-340-0391 for further information.

Case Management / Patient Assistance

Uninsured individual diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or undergoing treatment for breast or cervical cancer may qualify for TennCare. Patient must meet eligibility requirements. Talk with your healthcare provider or contact your local health department. If you do not qualify for TennCare / Medicaid, you will be referred to other resources to assist with treatment.

Resources

• American Cancer Society
• Centers for Disease Control Breast Cancer Information
• Centers for Disease Control Cervical Cancer Information
• Susan G. Komen Central Tennessee
• Tennessee Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening