Newport News, Virginia
Free Mammograms and Scholarships in Newport News
- Free Mammograms
- Free Scholarships
- Youth Leadership
Newport News builds ships and sends students to Christopher Newport. EAESSI helps women find free mammograms in Newport News VA through Every Woman's Life and helps local students pay for college.
Based in
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Phone
(706) 294-9100- MammogramsWomen 39 to 64
- ScholarshipsNever repaid
- FAFSA helpFree
- Cost to you$0
Where we help
The City of Newport News, from the East End to Denbigh and Lee Hall
Open in Google Maps- 183,230City residents
- 7.12%Under 65 uninsured
- 9.8%Peninsula area uninsured
- 11.0%Under 65 with a disability
Population from Census QuickFacts. City uninsured from Data USA, 2025. Area rate from the Virginia Health Care Foundation, 2024. Disability from QuickFacts.
Our programs
Help for Newport News families
How does EAESSI help in Hampton Roads?Our screening grants focus on Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region. Here, we help women enroll in Every Woman's Life and connect with local free clinics. Our scholarship and FAFSA help is open to students across Virginia.
Free mammogram help
We help uninsured women 39 to 64 enroll in Every Woman's Life for free mammograms in Newport News VA and follow up after results.
About free mammogramsFree screenings
Pap tests and follow up tests through Every Woman's Life for women who qualify.
About free screeningsScholarships
Scholarships in Newport News for students heading to Christopher Newport, Virginia Peninsula Community College or beyond.
About scholarshipsCollege funding and FAFSA
FAFSA help in Newport News with free guidance for families.
About college fundingYouth leadership
Public speaking, teamwork and service ideas for Newport News teens.
About youth leadershipGive
Gifts fund screenings, scholarships and youth programs. Gifts are tax deductible.
Ways to giveWhy EAESSI
A Peninsula city with a coverage gap
Why call EAESSI from Newport News?The Newport News and Hampton area has one of the highest uninsured rates in Virginia. We help women find free screening and stay with them through results.
Free care in Yorktown
Lackey Clinic is a free clinic near Newport News with primary and specialty care.
Dental on Warwick Boulevard
H.E.L.P. Dental Clinic offers free dental care in Newport News.
Colleges close by
Christopher Newport University and Riverside College of Health Careers are in the city.
Free for families
Our help costs nothing. Scholarships never need to be paid back.
Newport News at a glance
Part of a high gap region
The Virginia Health Care Foundation found 9.8 percent of Newport News and Hampton area residents under 65 uninsured in 2024, well above the state rate.
Inside the city, the rate was 7.12 percent in 2025, according to Data USA. Either way, help finding free mammograms in Newport News VA reaches women who need it.
Newport News facts
Census QuickFacts, Data USA and VHCF
- Population, 2025183,230
- City under 65 uninsured7.12%
- Newport News and Hampton area9.8%
- Under 65 with a disability11.0%
- Born abroad8.06%
Who we help
Which one sounds like you?
Most calls about free mammograms in Newport News VA start with one of these four.
"I left my shipyard contract and lost my insurance."
Uninsured women in Newport News may qualify for free screening.
Apply for a free mammogram"I need a dentist and a mammogram."
We can point you to both.
Mammogram without insurance"My son wants to go to Christopher Newport."
Scholarships and FAFSA help can close the gap.
Apply for a scholarship"I want to study nursing at Riverside."
College funding help starts here.
College fundingWhere we help
Newport News neighborhoods
Do you serve all of Newport News?Yes. We help women find free mammograms in Newport News VA from the East End to Lee Hall.
- East End
- Southeast Community
- Downtown
- Hilton Village
- Riverside
- Hidenwood
- Warwick
- City Center
- Oyster Point
- Denbigh
- Kiln Creek
- Lee Hall
Local resources
Free and low cost help near Newport News
These sites serve uninsured patients, according to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and SeniorNavigator. The statewide Every Woman's Life line is 1-866-395-4968, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
- Lackey Clinic1620 Old Williamsburg Road, Yorktown, (757) 886-0608Free clinic
- H.E.L.P. Dental Clinic12420 Warwick Boulevard, (757) 586-5107Dental
- Chesapeake Care Clinic2145 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, (757) 545-5700Screening
- 211 VirginiaDial 2-1-1 for rides, food and local aidStatewide
Nearby areas
More near Newport News
The same programs reach every city in Hampton Roads.
Before you apply
Worth a read first
What Newport News women read before they look for free mammograms in Newport News VA.
Get started
Help for Newport News families
Tell us what you need and we will point you to free mammograms in Newport News VA and check what college help you qualify for.
Call (706) 294-9100 to ask about free mammograms in Newport News VA. Our team 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
Newport News families ask us
How can I get free mammograms in Newport News VA?
If you are uninsured, 39 to 64 and meet income guidelines, you may qualify for Every Woman's Life. Chesapeake Care Clinic takes part for Hampton Roads women, according to SeniorNavigator. We help you apply.
Is there a free clinic near Newport News?
Yes. Lackey Clinic at 1620 Old Williamsburg Road in Yorktown serves uninsured patients, according to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.
Do I need a Social Security number?
No. Every Woman's Life does not require one, according to Sentara.
Does EAESSI pay for screenings in Newport News?
Our screening grants focus on Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region. Here we connect you to the state program and free clinics.
Can Newport News students apply for EAESSI scholarships?
Yes. Our scholarship and FAFSA help is open to students across Virginia.
How do I reach EAESSI?
Call (706) 294-9100 or email tancrum@eaessi.org.