Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) BCCCP offers free: Breast & Cervical Exams Pap Smears Mammograms Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Screenings Health Counseling & Education For More Information Contact the Buncombe County Department of Health at (828) 250-6006. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program at the Buncombe County Department of Health helps to save lives of women through early detection. The program provides free breast exams, PAP tests for cervical cancer, and mammograms for women who: are between the ages of 40 to 64, have little or no insurance, and meet certain eligibility requirements Women ages 21 to 39 may also be eligible. We make it easy to get the quality care that women need. If needed, we will provide referrals and follow-up appointments with qualified professionals. Make a Donation You can make a tax-deductible donation to this program through our non-profit partner, Buncombe Service Foundation. Donate Wise Woman Program The goal of Wise Woman is to help women improve their health and reduce their chances of heart disease for a long, active life. Wise Woman provides Testing for cholesterol level, blood pressure and fasting blood sugar levels, Counseling, education and skills to improve cardiovascular health, and Opportunities to improve diet, physical activity and other life habits. Participating in this program and making lifestyle changes can help women prevent, delay or control cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. For More Information Contact Wanda Anderson at (828) 250-6006 for an appointment. 2019 Federal Poverty Guidelines NC Cancer Prevention and Control Branch Effective January 11, 2019 Table:2019 Federal Poverty Guidelines Federal Poverty Guidelines* BCCCP & WISEWOMAN Persons in Family Unit 100% FPG (Annual) 250% FPG (Annual) 250% FPG (Monthly) 1 $12,490 $31,225 $2,602 2 $16,910 $42,275 $3,523 3 $21,330 $53,325 $4,444 4 $25,750 $64,375 $5,365 5 $30,170 $75,425 $6,285 6 $34,590 $86,475 $7,206 7 $39,010 $97,525 $8,127 8 $43,430 $108,575 $9,048 for each additional person, add $4,420 $11,050 $921