Medically Underserved

Helping the medically underserved

Making the path easier to follow.

BCRC provides patient navigation services for women receiving treatment at Shivers Breast Clinic at University Medical at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin as well as BCRC Williamson County Offices. Many services are offered for the medically underserved.

Weekly breast health education classes are provided in Spanish and English. Topics include self breast exam, biopsy, clinic information and insurance. New and pre-owned wigs, prosthesis, mastectomy bras, and other resources are available free of cost. Low cost mammograms are available for underserved women.

Through Seton Cancer Care Team, yoga class for all cancer survivors in both English and Spanish is held weekly. Walk-ins welcomed. American Cancer Society’s “Look Good Feel Better” program is available on a monthly basis in Spanish. Contact (800) 227-2345 to set up an appointment.

This program is largely funded by a grant from Austin Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

If you would like more information or want to volunteer for this program, please contact Jessica Pavelka at (512) 324-7992 or jessica@bcrc.org