Cancer Screening Services

Thanks to fund-raising efforts of the Friends of Bassett and lead donors, including New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company, federal credit union SEFCU, and the Appalachian Regional Commission, Bassett is able to provide cancer screening services with a custom-built medical coach. The RV-type medical coach is equipped with digital technology for mammography and other cancer screenings for men and women. By bringing convenient screening services to populations in rural areas, Bassett hopes to reduce the number of cancer deaths that occur every year.

The screening services of the medical coach are available throughout Otsego, Oneida, Delaware, Chenango, Madison, Herkimer, Schoharie, Fulton and Montgomery counties. Screenings will be available on a regular basis at Bassett's health centers as well as other community sites that can provide adequate space for the medical coach.

Special stops will be made by arrangement with community groups, businesses and organizations interested in hosting a screening session. Groups or individuals interested in scheduling screening sessions in their communities should call 1-800-BASSETT or 607-547-3019.

For men and women who cannot afford to pay for screening services, the Cancer Services Program is available. For information about eligibility for the Cancer Services Program, please call 1-888-345-0225.