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Where to get a free or low-cost mammogram in Porter, Maine

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.

How to get a mammogram free or at low cost in Porter

If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP). If you don't qualify, the 2 community health centers below charge by income.

  • Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP)

    Maine's program for residents who qualify.

    Call 800-350-5180 Check eligibility

  • 2 community health centers in Porter

    Federally qualified health centers, required to see you regardless of ability to pay, with fees on a sliding scale by income.

    See the list

When you call, ask

  • "Do you offer a mammogram at this location?"
  • "What would it cost me without insurance, on your sliding scale?"

Community health centers in Porter

2 federally qualified community health centers in Porter 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.

Maine's free breast cancer screening program

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