The American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 (available 24 hours a day/seven days a week)
offers free information, programs, services, and community referrals to patients, survivors, and caregivers through every step of a cancer experience - so they can focus on getting well.
American Cancer Society Guidelines for Prevention and Early Detection of Cervical Cancer
Information about Cervical Cancer - American Cancer Society
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer.
HPV Virus and Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV) - to prevent cervical cancer caused by HPV. For more information click here
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. Para informacíon en español
MedlinePlus from the U.S. National Library of Medicine / National Institutes of Health
MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
Cancer Services Program of the Hudson Valley Region provides FREE breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening tests and follow-up services for uninsured or under-insured county residents who meet eligibility requirements. For more information , click here, or call toll-free at 1-855-277-4482.
Hospitals
Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Ave. (Route 59)
Suffern, New York 10901
(845) 368-5000
Bobbi Lewis Cancer Program at Good Samaritan Hospital
Nyack Hospital
160 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, New York 10960
(845) 348-2000
Union State Bank Cancer Center at Nyack Hospital
The Appearance Center at Nyack Hospital (845) 348-8505 Offers a wide variety of specialized products designed to enhance the way you look during cancer treatment and recuperation, such as hair alternatives including a wide selection of hats, wigs, head-wraps and turbans.
Community Health Centers
Please ask when visiting the center the type of health insurance accepted.
Sliding fee scale available to individuals who qualify.
No sick patient will be turned away for lack of ability to pay.
Translation available at health care centers.
Clinics
Rockland County Department of Health Family Planning Services (formerly called Women’s Health Services) (845) 364-2531
Provides confidential services to women in their childbearing years (teens to pre-menopause) and to men. Services include exams, STD testing and treatment, HIV testing and counseling, birth control information and supplies and nutrition education.
Planned Parenthood (845) 426-7577
Provides confidential reproductive health care, education, and counseling services. Most fees are based on a sliding scale tied to income and family size. They accept Medicaid and many private insurance plans.