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Regional cancer services coordinator outlines screening, outreach and Medicaid treatment coverage for eligible residents
Summary
Courtney, coordinator for the Cancer Services Program covering Cayuga, Cortland and Tompkins counties, briefed the board on eligibility, tests offered, outreach partners and the program’s linkage to Medicaid treatment coverage for diagnosed patients.
Courtney, the cancer services program coordinator for Cayuga, Cortland and Tompkins counties, told the Board of Health the program focuses on screening uninsured residents age 40–64 (at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline) for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers and works with contracted providers to deliver exams and diagnostics.
“The purpose of me coming is to just discuss about, what the cancer services program can offer, and what we do offer to Tompkins County residents,” Courtney said, describing enrollment, referrals to contracted providers…
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