You Can PREVENT Cancer By Getting Routine Screenings

Cancer Prevention & Screening Services Offered at BBAHC:

Regular cancer screenings can help you find signs of early cancer, when treatment is likely to work best. Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation supports comprehensive cancer control by providing ongoing quality screening services in a manner that is appropriate, accessible, cost-effective and sensitive to the patient’s needs.

Screening Tests:

Mammograms take an x-ray of the breast to look for breast cancer, benign tumors, cysts, and other breast diseases.
Pap or HPV Tests (human papillomavirus) looks for cell changes on the cervix that could become cervical cancer. An HPV test looks for viruses that can cause those changes.
Colonoscopies looks for polyps growing inside of your colon and rectum that can cause colorectal cancer.
Low-Dose CT scans look for abnormal tissue in the lungs that may be early signs of lung cancer.

Requires a “shared decision-making appointment” with a doctor before the CT can be scheduled.

PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests measure the level of PSA in your blood to detect signs of prostate cancer.

In addition to routine screenings, we also offer testing for other conditions like Hepatitis B or C, as well as vaccinations for human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis, which can reduce the risk of certain cancers.

CANCER SCREENING: Frequently Asked Questions

Cancer Screening FAQ

Is an escort required to travel with me to my cancer screening appointments?

Yes, but only if you’re traveling for a colonoscopy. Otherwise, you can come by yourself unless you need special assistance.

Will my travel be paid for?

We can help you figure out the best way to get to Dillingham. BBAHC covers travel for Alaska Native patients who are due for cancer screening. Medicaid also covers the cost of travel for cancer screening but requires coordinating with other medical appointments. Travel needs are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Non-native patients are required to pay for their own travel, unless covered by Medicaid or private insurance.

Are lodging and meals paid for?

If you are traveling for a colonoscopy, we may consider booking you a hotel room, so you have your own private bathroom for your bowel prep day (meals are not provided at the hotel, but meal vouchers are provided for BBAHC cafeteria upon check-in).
If you are traveling for routine appointments, we will help you check into a room at our Patient Housing on hospital compound (meal vouchers will be provided upon check-in).

How do I make an appointment?

To schedule a colonoscopy, please call the BBAHC Colorectal Cancer Control Program at (907) 842-9222.
For all other appointments call (907) 842-9688.