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Where to get a free or low-cost mammogram in Decatur, Alabama

Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women (ACS, 2024), despite similar incidence rates: the gap traces to later-stage diagnosis, higher triple-negative rates, and uneven access to timely follow-up.

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Community health centers in Decatur

2 federally qualified community health centers in Decatur charge on a sliding scale by income and see patients regardless of insurance. Call ahead to confirm the site offers a mammogram and to book.

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Alabama's free breast cancer screening program

If you are uninsured or under-insured, Alabama runs a NBCCEDP program that covers mammogram and follow-up at no cost for residents who qualify.

Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP)

Call 877-252-3324 Program details and eligibility Full Alabama eligibility guide

Where to get the mammogram in Decatur

These facilities near Decatur are certified by the FDA to perform mammograms. Certification says nothing about cost. To have it paid for, start with the health centers and the state program above, then call the facility they send you to.

Before you book, ask:

  • Do you take my insurance, or Medicaid?
  • Do you offer a sliding scale or self-pay price?
  • Does Alabama's screening program pay for mammograms here?

FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act facility list, updated October 12, 2026.

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