All you need is a little SUPPORT
Together, JRMC, JRMC Foundation, Central Valley Health and ND Women’s Way have partnered to eliminate barriers to allow you to receive the care you need.
JRMC Foundation and Women’s Way pay for mammograms, pap tests and advanced screening technology for uninsured and underinsured women in the region. The exams are paid for by the annual “RM Stoudt Running of the Pink” 5/10K walk and run each June and other special events.
- Monday, October 18
This time doesn’t work for you? No problem! No Excuses services are available year-round at JRMC. Our goal is to provide legendary care to those in our community and beyond anytime.
We are proud to care for the people who care for our young people. Often, educators and support staff delay getting care that helps them prevent and/or treat the cancer that one in EIGHT women will receive in their lifetime.
What is the process to make an appointment?
Please call JRMC at (701) 952-4852 and ask about the No Excuses program. From there, our staff will help coordinate your care.
What should I expect?
1) Register at the JRMC Radiology, located at bay five. Remember to bring a form of ID and your insurance card if you have one.
2) Our mammography technologists will perform your 3D mammogram.
3) Reserve about an hour of time.
What if I have never seen my primary care physician?
To receive your mammography results, an appointment and initial screening or primary care visit is necessary. Your initial screening can include seeing a provider at Central Valley Health.
What if my insurance does not cover the procedure?
North Dakota has a program for women called Women’s Way which provides a way to pay for most breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible North Dakota women. Continue to read more specific to the ND Women’s Way program.
What is North Dakota Women’s Way?
Women’s Way provides a way to pay for most breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible North Dakota women. Screening is important for you and your family. Learn how screening has helped the women in the videos to the right.
Vision: To reduce breast and cervical cancer morbidity and mortality in North Dakota.
Mission: To promote early detection of breast and cervical cancer for the women of North Dakota through provision of screening services to eligible women.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Eligibility is determined by age, income and insurance status.
How do I sign up for this program?
Signing up is easy. Call 1.800.44 WOMEN (1.800.449.6636) or 701.252.8130. You will talk with Tonya or Robin who can answer all your questions about enrollment and eligibility. We can enroll you over the phone. If you have already had your mammogram or Pap smear, we can still enroll you in the program. We will then mail you a packet of information to sign and return to us. Another option is for the facility to assist you in signing up – you just need to ask about how to sign up for this program.
What papers do I need to show to sign up?
We will ask you information about your income – you just need to tell us approximately how much you make in a month or year. We also need to know your current insurance information. Your insurance company will be billed first for the services you receive, and Women’s Way pays secondary. If you have Medicaid or Medicare Part B, you are not eligible for Women’s Way.
What do I have to bring to my appointment?
Remember to take your enrollment card to the facility. Show the card to the receptionist at the clinic or hospital before your appointment so that Women’s Way will be billed for your exam.
Do I have to go to a specific doctor?
You may choose from any enrolled clinic that provides Women’s Way services, which may include your clinic and health-care provider. JRMC, Sanford and Essentia clinics in Jamestown do accept Women’s Way payment for services.
What else does the program pay for?
Specific diagnostic tests are covered by Women’s Way, depending upon your screening exam results. These services include breast ultrasound, diagnostic mammograms, fine needle aspiration or biopsy of a breast lump, pap tests and cervical colposcopy with or without biopsy. Women’s way does not pay for lab tests or preventive screenings that are not related to breast or cervical screenings. Letting the facility know you want a Women’s Way exam is helpful in scheduling to prevent charges that you were not expecting.
What do I do if I have cancer?
If you are diagnosed with cancer, your Women’s Way local coordinator and your health-care provider will work together to assist you with finding treatment options.
When is it?
Saturday, June 5th, 2021
Where does it take place?
R.M. Stoudt – 800 23rd St SW, Jamestown, ND
How do I register?
Registration opens in spring 2020.
What is Running of the Pink?
Cancer is the leading cause of death of Stutsman County residents between the ages of 45 and 84. Because of this, and because so many residents are affected by cancer, R.M. Stoudt hosts the annual Running of the Pink each year on the first Saturday in June. The Running of the Pink 5K run/walk and 10K run. The walk/run begins at R.M. Stoudt and prizes are awarded for the largest family team, largest business team, and the crowd favorite costume.
Where do proceeds go?
Since 2007, the Running of the Pink has raised more than $100,000 for women’s health including cervical screenings and mammograms. Its proceeds helped more than 20 women in 2017 along. All proceeds benefit the No Excuses Program and the local Women’s Way Chapter for breast and cervical cancer screenings, as well as education and other needs. Proceeds have also helped to cover financial barriers of women for basic screenings and mammograms.
