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NBCCEDP Oak Park, IL

Where to get a free or low-cost mammogram in Oak Park, Illinois

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.

Illinois's free breast cancer screening program

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

Where to get the mammogram in Oak Park

These facilities near Oak Park 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 Illinois's screening program pay for mammograms here?

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