Illinois has invested more than $46 million in breast and cervical cancer screenings and education over the past three years, according to a website launched Wednesday by Illinois Comptroller Susan Mendoza’s office.  [Health News Illinois]

The funds come from a state program that provides free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams and pap smears for eligible women, including those without insurance or whose insurance does not cover the screenings.

Mendoza said the goal is to provide full transparency for taxpayers on where state money is being spent.

“This is a data set the state should be proud of, and a clear return on investment for Illinois taxpayers,” she said.

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