Breast and Cervical Cancer

The SAGE/Minnesota Breast and cervical cancer control program is a federally funded program designed to increase breast and cervical cancer screening in Minnesota.  A particular focus of the SAGE Program is to pay for tests for women whose income and insurance coverage act as barriers to obtaining regular screening.

Breast Cancer Foundation    Komen Income Guidelines

The American Cancer Society currently recommends that women receive cancer screening according to the following guidelines: Monthly breast self exams at age 20 and over Clinical breast exam every 3 years, age 20-40, yearly age 40 and over Screening mammogram every 1-2 years, age 40-50, yearly age 50 and over

Services are provided by contract with the following medical providers in the Crow Wing county area: Brainerd Medical Center (218) 828-7100 or (800) 677-8262   Central Lakes Medical Center (218) 546-8375 or  (800) 450-8375 ST. Joseph Family Clinics     * Crosslake Clinic  (218) 692-1010       * Pequot Lakes  (218) 568-4416    * Pierz  (320) 468-2587    * Pine River  (218) 587-4416    * Pillager  (218) 746-4527

Call the clinic you plan to use and ask about SAGE/MBCCCP or for more information about services provided through the SAGE/MBCCCP, inquire at the Crow Wing County Health Department- (218) 824-1086.