Early Detection Guidelines - American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
(Women who have been treated for breast cancer with surgery or radiation therapy may be at risk for lymphedema, or arm swelling).
American Cancer Society (845) 368-1251
(Can also call Helen Hayes Hospital (845) 786-4358)
The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1988 to provide education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema.
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer.
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.
Rockland County Resources
Rockland County Cancer Services Partnership
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 (845) 369-0742 Ext. 1.
The American Cancer Society in Rockland County provides education, information, programs and events about breast cancer as well as all types of cancer. For more information click here.
One Executive Blvd. Suite 206
Suffern, New York 10901
(845) 368-1252
1-800-ACS-2345 or 845-368-1251 (available 24 hours a day/seven days a week)
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.
Mammography Screening Centers
Good Samaritan Hospital Women’s Health Center (845) 368-5900
255 Lafayette Ave. (Route 59)
Suffern, New York 10901
Mid Rockland Imaging Associates (845) 634-9729
A Division of Hudson Valley Radiology Associates, PLLC
18 Squadron Blvd.
New City, New York 10956
11 North Airmont Road
Suffern, New York 10901
The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital (845) 348-8551
160 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, New York 10960
Ramapo Radiology Associates PC (845) 354-7700
Pomona Professional Plaza
972 Route 45 Suite 204
Pomona, New York 10970
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.
Refuah Health Center
www.refuahhealthcenter.com
728 North Main Street
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 354-9300
Hudson River HealthCare
26 New Main Street
Haverstraw, NY
(845) 429-4499
Monsey Medical & Dental Center
40 Robert Pitt Drive
Monsey NY, 10952
(845) 352-6800
Ben Gilman Spring Valley Center for Health
175 Route 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 426-5800
Jawonio Health Center
260 N. Little Tor Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 708-2000
ARC Health Resources of Rockland
25 Hemlock Drive
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 267-0110
Clinics
Rockland County Department of Health 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. Women can get pap tests, pelvic exams and breast exams. Fees for men and women are based on ability to pay. Medicaid and Medicare is accepted. Patients may be eligible for free service.
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.