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Baltimore City Cancer Program

Stacy Garrett-Ray, M.D.
BCCP medical director

In partnership with the State of Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund program (CRF), the Baltimore City Cancer Program (BCCP) is an initiative of The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center (UMGCC) for uninsured, low-income Baltimore City residents.

The program aims to eliminate cancer deaths through early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. It offers breast and cervical cancer screening services for uninsured or under-insured minority communities in Baltimore. We promote healthier lifestyles through education, focused on cancer risks and prevention. See our outreach Events Calendar.

Our Mission

To reduce the burden of cancer in Baltimore City by decreasing the incidence of cancer through education and prevention initiatives.
To reduce Baltimore City’s cancer morbidity rate for breast, cervical and oral cancers
To address cancer disparities among minorities
To develop a system for delivering primary and specialty care for the uninsured populations
To expand existing services and develop partnerships and collaborations to leverage additional resources

Free Screenings Available

Myrna Ben (left), a survivor of breast cancer, talks with Dr. Garrett-Ray of the Baltimore City Cancer Program. Ben's cancer was found early, thanks to a free mammogram she received through the program's outreach to uninsured Baltimore City residents. Read her story.

As of March 2007, the BCCP has performed 15,566 free cancer screenings, and identified 63 patients with cancer.

Free breast and cervical cancer screenings are provided Monday through Friday from 8:30 am-4:00 pm at three UniversityCare Family Health Centers located throughout West Baltimore:

UniversityCare at Edmondson Village
4538 Edmondson Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21229
410-328-CARE (2273)

UniversityCare at Waxter Center
1000 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410-396-1295

For more information or to schedule screening appointments (based on eligibility), call 410-328-HOPE (4673).

About UniversityCare

The UniversityCare Family Health Centers, located in West Baltimore, are a part of University of Maryland Medicine and participate in the Baltimore City Cancer Program. UniversityCare provides high-quality medical services for the entire family. Over the years, UniversityCare has established strong relationships with a number of community organizations such as schools, churches and local businesses. UniversityCare offers a variety of helpful services to these groups, including cancer and other health screenings, fairs and lectures. For more information, see the UniversityCare Web site.

The Baltimore City Cancer Program is funded through the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund.

Key Staff:

Stacy Garrett-Ray, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.
Medical Director

Rhonda Silva, R.N., B.S.N.
Program Manager

This page was last updated on: December 14, 2007.