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Current Grant Recipients
These projects have been selected by our independent Grant Review Panel as those that will have the greatest impact in serving uninsured or underinsured women in our service area. Please note that Susan G. Komen for the Cure is not a direct service provider.
Download a printable list of Current Community Grant Recipients.
Bert Fish Medical Center
“Women’s Breast Health Program”
Implementation of outreach programs for women at risk and whose limited income prohibits them from obtaining routine mammograms, counseling and appropriate continued care.
Contact: Diana Lambert (386) 424-6334
Brevard County Health Department
“WARM – Women at Risk Mammogram Program”
Screening/diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds and assistance with surgical consultation and breast biopsies for
women aged 40 to 49 who are uninsured, underinsured or underserved.
Contact: Miriam Coleman-Small, RN (321) 634-6324
Cancer Care Centers of Brevard Foundation
“Financial Assistance for the Uninsured and Underinsured Breast Cancer Patient”
The Foundation assists breast cancer patients with basic living expenses to help those in need during treatment.
Contact: Marta Fiol (321) 952-0898
Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention
“Project Aware"
A breast cancer education and awareness program for low-income and uninsured Caribbean women ages 40-64 residing in
Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties.
Contact: Marie-Jose Francois (407) 648-9440
Florida Hospital Foundation - Orlando
“Komen Breast Care Program"
Education and free screening mammograms, extra view mammograms and ultrasounds (if needed) for women aged 40 to 49
who are uninsured, underinsured or underserved. Also provides a personal link for those who receive a diagnosis to available
community resources.
Contact: Carol DiMarco (407) 303-7341
Florida Hospital Waterman Community Primary Health Clinic
“Comprehensive Breast Cancer Screening & Treatment Program"
Screening, diagnostic testing, and treatment for women aged 40 to 49 who are qualified, low-income and uninsured patients of
Northeast Lake County.
Contact: Melissa Simmes / Sharon White-Findley, DO (352) 589-2501
Halifax Medical Center
“A Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer”
Care, education and financial counseling with emphasis on strategies to empower women to be aware of mechanisms,
resources and actions to better protect their breast health. Provides for services and limited genetic testing.
Contact: Catherine McQuade (386) 254-4211
Health Alliance
“The Health Alliance Breast Care Project”
A collaboration between Health Alliance, Inc., Health Central Hospital and Shepherd’s Hope. Provides symptomatic women
who are uninsured or low income with screening and diagnostic procedures.
Contact: Renee Reneau (407) 877-4305
Hispanic Health Initiatives
“Mi Salud En Mis Manos (My Health In My Hands)”
A breast health care program that educates Central Florida-area Latinas and refers them to low cost or free mammograms
and clinical breast exams in their own communities.
Contact: Josephine Mercado (407) 339-2001
Lake County Health Department
“Project BRA – Breast cancer Risk Assessment”
Screening and diagnostic breast cancer services to low income women between the ages of 40-49 who are receiving clinical
care.
Contact: Ellen Schultz (352) 589-6424
Osceola Council on Aging
“Women’s Breast Health Initiative”
Breast health and breast cancer awareness and education, clinical breast exams, a mammogram referral and voucher
program, and case management to increase access to breast health care for women.
Contact: Warren Hoagland (407) 846-0413
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