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VBCF and Riverside partner to expand breast cancer screening

The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation and Riverside Health System are partnering through VBCF’s Screening & Diagnostic Services Fund to help eligible individuals access no-cost breast cancer screening and diagnostic services. The partnership will help remove financial barriers for people who might otherwise delay or forgo care. “Having a steady income or health insurance doesn’t always mean someone can afford the breast health services they need,” said VBCF Executive Director Katy Sawyer. “Through our partnership with Riverside, we’re helping close that gap. We encourage people to ask about assistance rather than assume they won’t qualify.” “Early detection is one of the most important factors in improving breast cancer outcomes, yet financial barriers can prevent individuals from accessing the screenings and diagnostic services they need,” said Aaron H. Chevinsky, M.D., FACS, surgical oncologist and Director of the Oncology Service Line for the Riverside Cancer Care Network. “Our ...

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