Paint the Town Pink

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Thank you for helping us to Paint the Town Pink in 2021! Your support means that we can continue to provide mammograms and breast screenings to those most in need.

In 2008, Opelousas General Health System started the "Paint The Town Pink" initiative, a program promoting Breast Cancer Awareness, breast cancer education and free mammograms for eligible men and women in our community.
Why do we paint the town PINK in our community?

St. Landry Parish is above the national average for mammography screenings due to availability and access to annual screenings and testing provided by Paint the Town Pink!

That's why we can make a difference!

• In Louisiana, 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer.
• Louisiana has the 3rd highest breast cancer death rate in the country. With regular screening, breast cancer can often be found and stopped early.
• Annually, breast cancer has been the leading site of cancer seen at OGHS for over 20 percent of newly diagnosed cancer cases.

Paint the Town Pink Offers Free Mammograms

Qualifications for Free Mammogram

Opelousas General Health System Foundation is offering free mammograms through our "Paint the Town Pink" initiative, to men and women in our community who meet specific qualifications.
Services can be performed at either Opelousas General Health System or at OGH Imaging Center in Sunset, La. Screening mammograms are approved on a first come, first serve basis.

You must meet income eligibility guidelines based on the following qualifications and be uninsured or underinsured, income verification is required. Income verification must be in the form of an award letter or last two paystubs. In addition, you must meet at least 1 of the 3 eligibility requirements below.

• Strong family history of breast cancer (mother, sister, daughter, grandmother)
• Between the ages of 40-64
• Existing health issues related to breast health

Income guidelines are based on 250% of the national poverty guidelines as published in the Federal Register. The guidelines listed below are based on the 2022 poverty guidelines.

You should make less than the annual or monthly income that is listed next to the size of your family.

*For families of more than 8 members, add $11,800 for each additional member. If you meet 3 of the 5 requirements - Please call 337-407-4432

***You must have your own doctor’s order – Fax Number: 943-7104

"Paint the Town Pink" in an initiative of Opelousas General Health System Foundation to provide education and free mammograms to qualified individuals in our community.

For more information about the 2022 Paint the Town Pink, call Foundation Director, Cindy Torian at (337) 678-4266 or email at cindytorian@opelousasgeneral.com.