Where to get free or low-cost colonoscopy in Worcester, Massachusetts
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).
Community health centers in Worcester
These 7 federally funded clinics in Worcester offer colonoscopy on a sliding-scale fee schedule and see patients regardless of insurance or immigration status.
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605 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605-1901
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 508-735-2118 -
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center
Worcester, MA 01605-3516
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 508-852-1805 -
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center-Administration
Worcester, MA 01606
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 508-854-2122 -
Family Health Center Of Worcester, Inc.
Worcester, MA 01610-2473
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 508-860-7700 -
Helen A. Bowditch Health Center
Worcester, MA 01609-3044
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 508-754-2860 -
Umass Memorial Health, Belmont Campus
Worcester, MA 01605-2903
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 508-860-7700 -
Worcester Health Care For The Homeless
Worcester, MA 01609-3088
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 508-860-7888
Massachusetts's free colorectal cancer screening program
If you are uninsured or under-insured, Massachusetts runs a CRCCP program that covers colonoscopy and follow-up at no cost for residents who qualify.
Colorectal Cancer Control Program