Breast cancer affects thousands of women every year, but early detection and access to care can make all the difference.

This week, I sat down with Dr. Maura Quinlan, Women’s Health Medical Advisor at the Illinois Department of Public Health, to talk about the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, which offers free screenings and diagnostic services to uninsured and underinsured women.

We discuss when to get a mammogram, genetic testing, and why early detection saves lives.

IBCCP: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/womens-health-services/ibccp.html

Learn more: Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings Can Save Lives