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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Did you know free treatment is available to women diagnosed with breast cancer without insurance coverage in Pennsylvania? Unfortunately many women – and many healthcare providers – are not aware of the program or how it can benefit breast cancer patients. That’s why the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC), and Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, is hosting a seminar on the FREE Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Program (BCCPT).
The seminar will be held Wednesday, April 23rd from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Walsh Room in the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center at Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The seminar will feature speakers from the PA Department of Welfare, the PA Department of Health, the PA Health Law Project and the PBCC who are all knowledgeable about the program. They will present information to assist those who work with breast cancer patients who may be without insurance to ensure that they will receive the care and treatment necessary to fight their breast cancer.
“No woman with breast cancer should be denied treatment – regardless of their income or insurance situation,” said Pat Halpin-Murphy, PBCC President and Founder. “Through this seminar, we seek to empower those who care for breast cancer survivors with the information and resources they need to assist those without insurance and ensure that they receive breast cancer treatment.”
This seminar was made possible thanks to local partners Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI). The PBCC plans to replicate the seminar in all regions of the state throughout the year.
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and administrative services to approximately 600,000 individuals in 13 counties in northeastern and north central Pennsylvania. The company’s mission is to provide innovative solutions that support more affordable health care, promote personal accountability for health and wellness, and offer superior service and partnership to employers, members, and providers.
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy and unique outreach initiatives. The PBCC is a statewide non-profit organization that is dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer now…so our daughters won’t have to©. For more information on the PBCC, call 1-800-377-8828 x107 or visit www.pabreastcancer.org. |
