Encore Plus program

Reaching out to women who are under- or uninsured and at greater risk for breast and cervical cancer (women over the age of 40), YWCA Boston educates 4,000 women every year about the importance of early breast and cervical cancer detection and facilitates mammograms and clinical breast exams. YWCA also provides preventative as well as follow-up support for at-risk women, collaborating with multiple community agencies and health centers. Its Spirit Wise Sisters program is a unique support group for African American survivors of breast cancer.