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Description: The Sage Screening Program is a statewide comprehensive breast and cervical cancer screening program whose primary objective is to increase the proportion of age-appropriate women who are screened for breast and cervical cancer by. providing free screening and follow-up services to uninsured and underinsured women reaching out to women who may not have regular health care providers educating the public about the importance of screening raising awareness among health professionals developing statewide partnerships to promote screening Sage was established in 1991 (under the former name of the Minnesota Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program) with funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). Funding for the program includes approximately $4.6 million from CDC, $1.1 million from the State of Minnesota, and additional funding from the Twin Cities Race for the Cure. Clinicians' Corner Information regarding breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment of interest to Sage's network of clinicians Sage Advice newsletter : Recent announcements and notices (as mailed to site screening contacts).Order Sage Screening Program forms, or publicity materials clinical forms and supplies outreach and publicity material MA-BC (Cost coverage for cancer treatment for Sage screened women) Minnesota Cancer Resources The state's first comprehensive web site connecting cancer patients and their caregivers to local resources. Interpreter services for patients Sage Training Programs for clinic staff Program Provider Manual ( Policy and procedures) The Sage Screening Program is a statewide comprehensive breast and cervical cancer screening program whose primary objective is to increase the proportion of age-appropriate women who are screened for breast and cervical cancer by. providing free screening and follow-up services to uninsured and underinsured women reaching out to women who may not have regular health care providers educating the public about the importance of screening raising awareness among health professionals developing statewide partnerships to promote screening Sage was established in 1991 (under the former name of the Minnesota Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program) with funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). Funding for the program includes approximately $4.6 million from CDC, $1.1 million from the State of Minnesota, and additional funding from the Twin Cities Race for the Cure. Clinicians' Corner Information regarding breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment of interest to Sage's network of clinicians Sage Advice newsletter : Recent announcements and notices (as mailed to site screening contacts).Order Sage Screening Program forms, or publicity materials clinical forms and supplies outreach and publicity material MA-BC (Cost coverage for cancer treatment for Sage screened women) Minnesota Cancer Resources The state's first comprehensive web site connecting cancer patients and their caregivers to local resources. Interpreter services for patients Sage Training Programs for clinic staff Program Provider Manual ( Policy and procedures) Reimbursement rates for Sage Screening Program services Obtaining technical assistance from program staff Frequently Asked Questions Reimbursement rates for Sage Screening Program services Obtaining technical assistance from program staff Frequently Asked Questions

Contacts:	Sage Screening Program Minnesota Department of Health P.O. Box 64882 St. Paul, MN 55164-0882
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Posted:	21 November, 2009 07:43
Site Title:	Minnesota Department of Health
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Category:	Health & Well-Being
Specialized in:	Cancer Screening - Cervical Cancer - Clinic Staff - Health Professionals - Minnesota Breast - Screening Program - Statewide Comprehensive Sponsored Links
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