St. Mary’s Breast Center and Mobile Digital Mammography are offering free mammograms for those who qualify, thanks to two grants. St. Mary’s received the “Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer†grant from the Greater Evansville Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation, and the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust “Power of Hope†grant.
Digital pictures can be magnified, adjusted and previewed to see certain areas that regular film cannot. There are fewer retakes and sharper images. Digital mammograms use less radiation, making them safer for patients. All screenings include mammograms and education about breast health and early detection of breast cancer.
Participants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- You must be between 35 to 40 years old to receive your baseline (or initial) mammogram.
- Annual mammograms should begin at age 40.
- It must have been at least one year since your last mammogram.
- Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance are accepted.
- Assistance is available for those who qualify.
To schedule your screening or for additional dates available, please call St. Mary’s Breast Center at 812.485.4437.Â
Here is the grant schedule through June 2016.
- Tulip Tree Family Health Care, 123 N McCreary St., Ft. Branch, IN
Wednesday, June 1
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- St. Mary’s Breast Center, 100 St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Newburgh, IN
Wednesday, June 8
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 22
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Rockport Family Medicine, 105 S. Second St., Rockport, IN call 812.649.4313
Wednesday, June 16
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- St. Mary’s Community Health, 3700 Bellemeade Ave, Suite 122, Evansville, IN
Wednesday, June 29
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Call 812.485.5864 to schedule this date.
