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Take Charge

Take Charge is Oklahoma's Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP).

  • The Oklahoma State Department of Health, Chronic Disease Service, provides this program through a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state match funding.
  • The mission of Take Charge is to provide women with information and access to screening services in order to reduce morbidity and mortality from breast and cervical cancer. 

Do you qualify for Take Charge services?

  • Call toll free at (888) 669-5934 and speak to a patient navigator.
  • For non-partner clinics wanting to refer patients for diagnostic services, please complete the ODH Form 1342 and submit to the Take Charge Program by fax (405) 900-7609 or email.
2024 Income Guidelines

Take Charge Program Overview & Eligibility for 2024

Serving low-income, uninsured, and underinsured Oklahomans.

Breakdown of Eligibility & Services

Contracted Facilities

Take Charge annual reports

What services does Take Charge offer?

Services for women who meet the program guidelines may include:

  • A women's health history
  • Cancer risk history
  • Well woman assessment
  • Clinical breast exam
  • Pap test and limited screening pelvic exam
  • Education for lowering your cancer risk
  • Free mammogram
  • Referral and follow-up for women with abnormal results

If you would like more information about current cancer projects, resources or services provided, please call The Center for Chronic Disease Prevention Service at (405) 426-8290. To apply for the Take Charge program call the Patient Navigation line at (888) 669-5934.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides financial support under Cooperative Agreement NU58DP006285. The contents of the Take Charge Program website are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or US Department of Health and Human Services.

Potential Providers and/or Partners

Take Charge is looking to provide additional services throughout the state to serve eligible individuals who need breast and cervical cancer screenings. If you represent a clinic, hospital, imaging facility, etc., and are interested in learning more about the Take Charge Program and how we could partner, please review the resources below and contact us at (405) 426-8290.

Contact Information

Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chronic Disease Prevention Service
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Phone: (405) 426-8290; Toll-Free (888) 669-5934
Fax: (405) 900-7609
Email: CancerPCP@health.ok.gov

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