Community Health Administration Breast and Cervical Cancer Program PROJECT WISH Location 825 North Capitol Street, NE 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20002 (202) 442-5900 Para Espanol (202) 442-9128 Mission The District of Columbia ranks highest of all states in the US for breast and cervical cancer mortality. The mission of the DC Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (DC BCCEDP) is to reduce the District’s breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer burden through the provision of health education, technical expertise, case management, and coordination of early detection services for District residents. Currently, Project WISH is enrolling eligible women ages 50 and over into the program for breast and cervical cancer screening.  Services covered by Project WISH include an annual mammogram, a Pap test, a clinical breast exam and related diagnostic services at one of our area providers. Free transportation and interpreter services are available for appointments.  Women can apply for Project WISH at participating clinics and hospitals throughout the city or by contacting Project WISH directly. Program Description The DC BCCEDP, also known as Project WISH (Women Into Staying Healthy), is a multi-faceted program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which provides free cancer education, screening, and diagnostic services to low-income District women with little or no health insurance. Program Goals Expand the number of women who receive screening for breast and cervical cancer. Eliminate breast and cervical cancer health disparities due to ethnicity, income, and geographic location. Increase access to quality cancer detection and treatment services.