Caroline County, Virginia
Health and College Help in Caroline County
- Free Mammograms
- Free Scholarships
- Youth Leadership
Caroline has the highest uninsured rate in our region and some of its longest drives to care. EAESSI offers free mammograms in Caroline County VA for uninsured women and college help for local students.
Based in
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Phone
(706) 294-9100- MammogramsWomen 39 to 64
- ScholarshipsNever repaid
- FAFSA helpFree
- Cost to you$0
Where we help
All of Caroline County, from Port Royal and Bowling Green to Ladysmith and Ruther Glen
Open in Google Maps- 9.4%Under 65 uninsured
- 11.4%Growth since 2020
- 18.7%Residents 65 and over
- 34,413Caroline residents
2025 population estimate, growth, age and uninsured rate from Census QuickFacts.
Our programs
Help for Caroline families
What does EAESSI offer in Caroline County?We help uninsured women get screened, award scholarships, help with the FAFSA and run a teen leadership program. Everything is free for the families we serve.
Free mammograms
Get free mammograms in Caroline County VA for uninsured women 39 to 64 who meet income guidelines.
About free mammogramsFree screenings
Pap tests and follow up tests, part of rural women's health in Caroline County.
About free screeningsScholarships
Scholarships in Caroline County for Caroline High School students and other local teens.
About scholarshipsCollege funding and FAFSA
FAFSA help in Bowling Green and across the county, free.
About college fundingYouth leadership
Leadership skills and service projects for rural teens.
About youth leadershipGive locally
Your gift reaches women and students in Caroline. Gifts are tax deductible.
Ways to giveWhy EAESSI
Rural distance should not decide your health
Why does Caroline need extra help?Caroline has the highest share of uninsured residents under 65 in the Fredericksburg region. We help women find the nearest screening and stay with them until they are seen.
A county health office near Bowling Green
The Caroline County Health Department is on Richmond Turnpike.
A community health center in town
Central Virginia Health Services has a Bowling Green office.
Help for older women
Nearly one in five residents is 65 or older, and many still need care.
Free for families
Our help costs nothing. Scholarships never need to be paid back.
Caroline at a glance
The biggest coverage gap in our region
About 9.4 percent of Caroline residents under 65 have no health insurance, the highest rate of the five localities, according to Census QuickFacts.
Caroline is also the fastest growing, up 11.4 percent since 2020. More families and longer drives make a free mammograms in Caroline County VA program even more important here.
Caroline compared with the region
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
- Caroline under 65 uninsured9.4%
- Stafford under 65 uninsured6.3%
- Caroline growth since 202011.4%
- Caroline residents 65 and over18.7%
- Population, 202534,413
Who we help
Which one sounds like you?
Most calls about free mammograms in Caroline County VA start with one of these four.
"The closest clinic feels so far from Ladysmith."
Uninsured women in Caroline County can apply and we help with the rest.
Apply for a free mammogram"I am 61 and not on Medicare yet."
Women up to 64 may still qualify for screening help.
Who qualifies"My son is a senior at Caroline High."
Scholarships and FAFSA help can start now.
Apply for a scholarship"I never had a Pap test."
Free screenings may cover it.
Free screeningsWhere we help
Caroline communities we serve
Do you serve rural Caroline?Yes. We help women find free mammograms in Caroline County VA across the whole county, from the Rappahannock at Port Royal to the Hanover line.
- Bowling Green
- Port Royal
- Ladysmith
- Ruther Glen
- Milford
- Woodford
- Dawn
- Rappahannock Academy
- Lake Caroline
- Penola
- Sparta
- Doswell area
Local resources
Local help in Caroline
These sites offer low or no cost care, according to the Virginia Department of Health resource guide and Caroline County.
- Caroline County Health Department17202 Richmond Turnpike, (804) 633-5465Screening
- Central Virginia Health Services102 West Broaddus Avenue, Bowling Green, (804) 632-1030Primary care
- Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic1301 Sam Perry Boulevard, FredericksburgFree clinic
- 211 VirginiaDial 2-1-1 for rides, food and local aidStatewide
Nearby areas
More of the Fredericksburg region
The same programs reach every locality in the Fredericksburg region.
Before you apply
Worth a read first
What Caroline women read before they look for free mammograms in Caroline County VA.
Get started
Distance should not stop you
Tell us where you live and what you need. We will check if you qualify for free mammograms in Caroline County VA and help you find the closest site.
Call (706) 294-9100 to reach a free mammograms in Caroline County VA team that knows your community. You can also give to support local women and students.
Evelyn Ancrum Education Support Systems, Inc. (EAESSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Eligibility rules and income guidelines apply to screening help. Figures on this page link to their sources and may change.
Frequently asked questions
Caroline families ask us
Can I get free mammograms in Caroline County VA?
Yes, if you are an uninsured woman 39 to 64 who meets income guidelines. We help you find the closest screening site.
Where is the Caroline County Health Department?
It is at 17202 Richmond Turnpike near Bowling Green. Call (804) 633-5465, according to Caroline County.
Is there a community health center in Bowling Green?
Yes. Central Virginia Health Services is at 102 West Broaddus Avenue, according to the Virginia Department of Health resource guide.
I am 62. Can I still get help?
Yes, women up to 64 who are uninsured and meet income guidelines may qualify.
Do you give scholarships to Caroline students?
Yes. We award scholarships based on need, grades and service. They never have to be paid back.
How do I reach EAESSI?
Call (706) 294-9100 or email tancrum@eaessi.org.