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Where to get a free or low-cost mammogram in Washington, District of Columbia

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.

See 43 local clinics Call the District of Columbia program

Community health centers in Washington

43 federally qualified community health centers in Washington 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.

See every community clinic in Washington

District of Columbia's free breast cancer screening program

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

WISH Cancer Screening Program

Call 202-442-5900 Program details and eligibility Full District of Columbia eligibility guide

Where to get the mammogram in Washington

These facilities near Washington 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 District of Columbia's screening program pay for mammograms here?

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

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