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Where to get a free or low-cost colonoscopy in Arcata, California

Black Americans have the highest colorectal-cancer incidence and mortality of any racial group in the US: roughly 20% higher incidence and 40% higher mortality than white Americans (ACS, 2024).

See 4 local clinics

How to get colorectal cancer screening free or at low cost in Arcata

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

  • 4 community health centers in Arcata

    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 colorectal cancer screening at this location?"
  • "What would it cost me without insurance, on your sliding scale?"

Community health centers in Arcata

4 federally qualified community health centers in Arcata charge on a sliding scale by income and see patients regardless of insurance. Call ahead to confirm the site offers colorectal cancer screening and to book.

See every community clinic in Arcata

The clinics above screen free or at low cost. If you would rather start at home, a FIT stool kit is a screening option guidelines recognize; a positive result still needs a colonoscopy:

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After your screening

Other free screening in Arcata

Breast cancer Cervical cancer Cardiovascular Diabetes prevention STD