Early Detection & Navigation Program

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is leading the way to quality breast cancer early detection and treatment with its early detection of breast cancer Breast Health Navigation program coordinated by a certified nurse navigator located at the Hospital.

The nurse navigator works with a team of specialists including surgeons, radiologists, oncologists and other hospital and cancer care staff members to ensure that women are fully supported if they need assistance related to breast cancer education and treatment.

CHH’s breast cancer early detection program, Breast Health Navigator guides women through the diagnosis process

• Provides emotional support and one-on-one education
• Identifies options and services available at CHH for patients
• Coordinates appointments and directs patients to local resources
• Serves as a patient advocate

Financial Assistance Opportunities

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a grant recipient of the CT Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (CBCCEDP). The grant provides funding to assist medically underserved, uninsured and underinsured women receive free breast and cervical cancer early detection screening services through our breast and cervical cancer program.

A grant from Susan G. Komen For The Cure allows CHH in their cancer detection program to assist women, including the area’s increasing Hispanic/Latino population, by promoting prevention and awareness and outreach education. The Komen grant also provides the hospital screening funds that supplement the CBCCEDP grant.

Call 860.496.6513 for information and to see if you qualify.