Think about YOURSELF.
- In recent years (2011-2015) Connecticut had the second highest incidence of breast cancer in the United States.
- Nearly 38,000 women in Connecticut are not receiving all of the health care they need because they do not have proper health insurance or the means to pay health insurance premiums.
- 4,770 women in Connecticut died from heart disease in 2015.
For more program details, see our program brochure (English, Spanish).
Enroll in Two Easy Steps
Step 1. Confirm You Can Enroll
Step 2. Contact Us or the Program Center in Your Local Area
More About the Connecticut Early Detection and Prevention Program (CEDPP)
The Connecticut Early Detection and Prevention Program (CEDPP) consists of the Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (CBCCEDP) and the Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN).
The Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
The Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (CBCCEDP) is a comprehensive screening program available throughout Connecticut for medically underserved women. The primary objective of the program is to significantly increase the number of women who receive breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic and treatment referral services. All services are offered free of charge through the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s contracted health care providers located statewide.
The CBCCEDP Screening and Diagnostic Services is for women 21-64 years and include:
| Office Visits | Colposcopies and Colposcopy-Directed Biopsies |
| Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms | Loop Electrode Excision Procedure (LEEP) |
| Breast Biopsies | Surgical Consultations |
| Breast Ultrasounds | Clinical Breast Exams |
| Fine Needle Aspirations | HPV Screening (human papilloma virus) |
| Pap Tests | Cardiovascular screening |
Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN)
The Connecticut Department of Public Health’s WISEWOMAN (Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation) Program is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-sponsored program designed to help 35-64 year-old women reduce their risk for heart disease and promote a heart-healthy lifestyle.
The Connecticut WISEWOMAN Program offers FREE healthy & supportive Lifestyle Programs for CEDPP participants, such as:
- Health Coaching
- Specialist Health Coaching (i.e. Dietitian, Mental Health and Pharmacist through Medication Therapy Management)
- Weight Watchers (in-person or online)
- Self-Monitored Blood Pressure
- Health Coaching with Community Support (examples: Healthy Cooking Classes, Gym Memberships, Yoga or Zumba Fitness classes, Community Gardens, Diabetes Life Care Programs)
- Diabetes Prevention Program
Connecticut is one of only 3 New England states that offers this program.
Connecticut’s WISEWOMAN program, administered by the Department of Public Health (DPH), provides women found at risk for cardiovascular disease an opportunity to participate in a lifestyle modification program, which includes nutrition and physical activity interventions. The WISEWOMAN program incorporates cardiovascular disease screening and intervention services into the healthcare delivery system of the current DPH Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program contracted health care provider sites. In addition to a clinical breast exam, Pap test, and mammogram, women who participate in the WISEWOMAN Program receive screening for cardiovascular disease.
WISEWOMAN services include:
- BMI
- Height
- Weight
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Blood glucose testing
- Life style programs
To be eligible for the WISEWOMAN Program, a woman must be enrolled in the department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program; be 40 to 64 years of age; have an income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level; have no health insurance; have an insurance deductible of $1,000 or more; or have health insurance that excludes routine blood pressure screening, lipid profile, and blood glucose screenings.
For more information please see the CEDPP Brochure (English, Spanish) and eligibility criteria or call (860)509-7804.
Connecticut Early Detection and Prevention Program (CEDPP)
consists of the
Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (CBCCEDP)
and the
Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN).
Who Can Enroll?
All participants must:
- Be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level – See chart below
- Be 40 to 64 for Mammograms, 21 to 64 for Pap Tests, 35-64 for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)/WISEWOMAN Program Services, and 45 years or older for Follow-Up CRC Diagnostic Colonoscopy (male or female).
- Have no health insurance* or
- Have a high insurance deductible ($1,000 or more)
*Women 65+ who are not enrolled in Medicare Part B may be eligible to receive CBCCEDP services.
FEDERAL & STATE INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
(Based on 250% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines)*
| Family Size | Annual Income | Monthly Income | Biweekly Income | Weekly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-person family | $37,650 | $3,138 | $1,448 | $724 |
| 2-person family | $51,100 | $4,258 | $1,965 | $983 |
| 3-person family | $64,550 | $5,379 | $2,483 | $1,241 |
| 4-person family | $78,000 | $6,500 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| 5-person family | $91,450 | $7,620 | $3,517 | $1,758 |
| 6-person family | $104,900 | $8,741 | $4,034 | $2,017 |
| 7-person family | $118,350 | $9,862 | $4,551 | $2,275 |
| 8-person family | $131,800 | $10,983 | $5,069 | $2,534 |
| 9-person family | $145,250 | $12,104 | $5,586 | $2,793 |
| 10-person family | $158,700 | $13,225 | $6,103 | $3,051 |
| For each additional family member add: | $13,450 | $1,121 | $517 | $259 |
Contact Us or the Program Center in Your Local Area
Contact Us by Email:
To learn more, send your first name with your phone number or email address to the Connecticut Early Detection and Prevention Program (CEDPP).
Call Any of the Following Locations:
| Town | Location | Phone | Health System Navigator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | Bridgeport Hospital | 203-384-3392 | Ivette Cabrera | |
| Danbury/Norwalk/New Milford/Stamford | NUVANCE/WCHN | 203-739-4770 | Lisa Alves | |
| Putnam | Hartford HealthCare | 860-823-6534 860-823-6539 |
Daylen Lopez & Melanie Padua |
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| Hartford | Hartford HealthCare | 860-972-3078 | Lixmarie Wagner | |
| Hartford | St. Francis Hospital | 860-714-7151 | Renee Richard | |
| Stafford | Johnson Memorial Hospital | 860-714-7151 | Renee Richard | |
| Waterbury/Vernon/South Windsor | PMH/ECHN/Waterbury Hospital/Rockville Hospital/Manchester Hospital | 860-872-5368 | Edry O’Dwyer | |
| Meriden | MidState Medical Center | Lixmarie Wagner | ||
| New Haven | Yale New Haven Hospital | 203-688-2219 | Jennifer Porto | |
| New London | Lawrence and Memorial Hospital | 860-442-0711 | Guadalupe Cuellar | |
| Norwich | Backus Hospital | 860-823-6589 | Melanie Padua | |
| Torrington | Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | 860-496-6513 | Shanyll Vargas | |
| Waterbury |
St. Mary's Hospital | 203-709-3795 | Stephanie McCreary | |
| Waterbury | Waterbury Hospital | 860-872-5368 | Edry O’Dwyer | |
| Willimantic | Windham Hospital | 860-823-6354 | Daylen Lopez | |