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Where to get a free or low-cost mammogram in Ponce, Puerto Rico

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

Start with the 4 community health centers below. They charge by income and see you with or without insurance.

  • 4 community health centers in Ponce

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

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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 Ponce

4 federally qualified community health centers in Ponce 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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Where to get the mammogram in Ponce

These facilities near Ponce are certified by the FDA to perform mammograms. Certification says nothing about cost. To have it paid for, start with the health centers 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?

FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act facility list, updated October 26, 2026.

After your screening

Other free screening in Ponce

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