TACL Info

TACL Info

Get more detailed information on exactly how we are working together to improve cancer outcomes in Louisiana.


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TACL Toolkit of Resources

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TACL Information

Overview

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Training Plan for CHW & Navigators

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Breakout Discussion Summary

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Landscape Analysis

Colorectal Cancer

Screening and Office Practices

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Executive Briefing -

Cancer in Louisiana & Considerations due to COVID-19


Cancer Care Continuum Report

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Cancer Strategy Event Breakout Group Discussion Questions

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Louisiana Statewide Cancer Strategy Summit Pre-Read

Adherence to

Breast Cancer Treatment Protocols

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Breast and Colorectal Cancer Education and Screening Presentation

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Kick-off Summary Next Steps May 17, 2018

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Louisiana Cancer Strategy Leadership Committee Meeting Summary Proposed

 
Other Resources

Other Resources


Get Help Links

Get Help Links


If you are concerned about your health or the health of someone you love, please contact your local doctor, cancer center, or hospital for information. Our partners have worked together to create a resource guide for the general public.

Breast Cancer Help

 

Taking Aim at Cancer in Louisiana (TACL) seeks to improve early detection and the quality of care so more women survive breast cancer in our state. TACL is taking a deeper look at screening, treatment, disparities, and outcomes.

 

Locate your region on the map and scroll to see the best resources for breast and colorectal cancer

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+ Region One

Woman’s Hospital Mobile Mammography Locations
Healthcare providers for free and low-cost mammograms

St. Thomas Community Health Center Gretna
504-529-5558
Provides screenings

St. Thomas Community Health Center New Orleans
504-529-5558
Provides screenings and breast cancer navigator
Navigator - Adriana Peters

Access Health Louisiana
504-575-3746 (leave a message)
Provides screenings

West Jefferson Medical Center Women’s Imaging and Breast Care Center
504-349-2104
Provides screenings

Daughters of Charity Health Centers
504-207-3060
Provides screenings

University Medical Center Mammograms and Breast Imaging
504-702-5700
Offers walk-in screening/self-referral mammograms
Same day appointments are available



Additional Healthcare Providers for Mammograms:
1. New Orleans East Hospital
5620 Read Blvd. New Orleans, La.
(504) 592-6577

2. Touro Imaging
2929 Napoleon Ave. New Orleans, La.
(504) 897-8600

3. Ochsner Breast Center
1319 Jefferson Hwy. New Orleans, La.
(504) 842-4676

4. West Jefferson Breast Center
4521 Westbank Expwy. New Orleans, La.
(504) 349-6300



Resources:
No Cost Mammograms for Eligible Women
888-599-1073
Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program

The Hope Lodge Cancer Helpline
800-227-2345
Transportation assistance

Financial Assistance
Daughters of Charity, Saint Thomas Community Health Center and the University Medical Center (see above)



Events:
Coming Soon

+ Region Two

Woman’s Hospital Mobile Mammography locations
225-215-7981

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Mobile Screening locations
225-767-0847

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center
985-878-9421
Free Mammograms are available at the hospital

Woman's Hospital
225-231-5661
Provides screenings and breast cancer navigator
Navigator - Kelly Beck



Resources:
No Cost Mammograms for eligible women
888-599-1073
Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program



Events:
Coming Soon

+ Region Three

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Mobile Screening/Mammogram locations
225-767-0847
Screening and Treatment

Terrebonne General Medical Center
985-873-4141



Resources:
No cost mammograms for eligible women - Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health
Toll-free information line: 888-599-1073
Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program



Events:
Coming Soon

+ Region Four

Resources:
No cost mammograms for eligible women - Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health
Toll-free information line: 888-599-1073
Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program



Events:
Coming Soon

+ Region Five

Christus St. Patrick Hospital, Women's Health Center
337-480-4817
Provides screenings and breast cancer navigator
Navigator - Susan Patterson



Resources:
No Cost Mammograms for eligible women
888-599-1073
Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program

+ Region Six

Christus Cabrini - Incarnate Word
318-448-6800
Provides screenings and breast cancer navigator
Navigator - Cansas Verzwyvelt

CMAP Cancer Screening Project
The mammography van hosts two-day clinics, where patients receive clinical breast exams, digital mammograms, cervical screenings, and InSure ONE FIT colorectal screening tests. Appointments can be scheduled by calling Kayla Edwards Cancer Screening Specialist at 318-767-3027 or toll-free at 1-855-767-3027.

Feist-Weiller Cancer Center Partners in Wellness – Mobile Breast Cancer Screening



Resources:
No Cost Mammograms for eligible women
888-599-1073
Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program

Transportation assistance from Kayla Edwards
318-767-3027 or toll free at 855-767-3027
Offered as needed via gas cards to help individuals travel to the van for screenings



Events:
Coming Soon

+ Region Seven

Feist-Weiller Cancer Center Partners in Wellness – Mobile Breast Cancer Screening

AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana Shreveport Community Wellness Center



Resources:
No Cost Mammograms for eligible women
Toll-free information line: 888-599-1073
Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program



Events:
Coming Soon

+ Region Eight

Feist-Weiller Cancer Center Partners in Wellness – Mobile Breast Cancer Screening

Union General Hospital
318-368-7022
Mammograms and education to women who have not had a mammogram performed in a year or more and are uninsured or under-insured.

Richland Parish/Delhi Hospital
318-878-6459
East Carrol & Madison Parish – breast health education, transportation services and access to mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women

University Health Conway
318-330-7457
Navigator - Lacey Morris



Resources:
No Cost Mammograms for eligible women
Toll-free information line: 888-599-1073
Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program</br



Events:
Coming Soon

+ Region Nine

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Mobile Screening locations

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center
985-878-9421
Provides screenings



Resources:
No Cost Mammograms for eligible women
Toll-free information line: 888-599-1073
Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program

 

Partner Network Links:

Resources for Healthcare Providers

Patient Facing Colorectal Cancer Screening

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Resources for Patients

Mary Bird Perkins’ Prevention on the Go program enables patients throughout Louisiana access to breast and colorectal cancer screening through their mobile testing centers.

Click here for more information and an up-to-date calendar to find a screening near you!