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Black doctors, clinics and free screenings in New York City

Start with your borough. Each one below lists the Black doctors and community health centers we have there, and where to get a mammogram at no cost.

Find care by borough

Doctors in our directory say they are Black themselves. Community health centers see you whether or not you can pay.

Get screened for cancer at no cost

Each state runs its own program for residents who qualify. Pick the state you live in.

  • New York

  • New Jersey

    • Mammograms through New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED)
    • Pap smears through New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED)
    • Colon cancer screening through NJCEED colorectal screening
  • Connecticut

    • Mammograms through Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (CBCCEDP)
    • Pap smears through Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (CBCCEDP)

If you don't have health insurance

  • NYC Care

    Low-cost and no-cost care at NYC Health + Hospitals for New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance. The application is not shared with immigration officials.

    Call 1-646-692-2273 How to enroll in NYC Care

    From nyccare.nyc, read October 14, 2026.

  • Essential Plan

    Health insurance with a $0 monthly premium and no deductible for New York residents ages 19 to 64 who are lawfully present and not eligible for Medicaid. In 2026 a single adult can earn up to $31,920. You can enroll any time of year.

    Call 1-855-355-5777 How to enroll in Essential Plan

    From info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov, read October 14, 2026.

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