Community Health Administration Breast and Cervical Cancer Program PROJECT WISH FAQs What is Project WISH? Who is eligible for Project WISH? I am eligible for Project WISH. What is the next step? How do I contact Project WISH? What is a mammogram? When should I get a mammogram? What is a Pap test? Who should get a Pap test? What is ovarian cancer? What if I live in Maryland or Virginia? What is Project WISH? Project WISH (Women Into Staying Healthy) is also known as the DC Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (DC BCCEDP). The program provides women with annual Pap tests, pelvic exams, and clinical breast exams. Women 40 and over are also provided free mammograms. Who is eligible for Project WISH? Women who: Are 50 years of age and older Live in the District of Columbia Have little or no insurance Have limited income or financial resources Have not ever had a Pap test or have not had a Pap test n the past 5 years I am eligible for Project WISH. What is the next step? Please contact Project WISH to become enrolled. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm. How do I contact Project WISH? Call (202) 442-5900; Para Espanol (202) 442-9128  What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast.  For more detailed information, visit the National Cancer Institute website. When should I get a mammogram? Women ages 40 and older should have a screening mammogram and clinical breast exam every year. According to the American Cancer Society, women ages 20 to 39 should have a clinical breast exam every 3 years. What is a Pap test? A Pap test helps the doctor or nurse screen for cervical center. For more detailed information, visit the National Cancer Institute website. Who should get a Pap test? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: All women who are or have been sexually active, or who have reached age 18, should get a Pap test. Women who have passed menopause should still continue to obtain a Pap test. After a woman has had three or more consecutive, satisfactory, normal annual exams, the Pap test may be performed less frequently at the discretion of a clinician. What is ovarian cancer? Visit the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance web site for information. What if I live in Maryland or Virginia? Contact your state Health Department for breast and cervical cancer-related information. Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (301) 883-3525 Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (703) 938-5550