Community Hospital Anderson offers discounted mammograms
Anderson, IN. - In honor of Mother's Day, Community
Hospital Anderson will sell discounted mammograms to promote
early detection and prevention of breast cancer.
The $55 gift certificates may be purchased throughout the month
of May, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
cashier’s window in the lower level of the 1601 Building.
Mammograms must be scheduled by Friday, Nov. 28, with a
physician referral.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death. One
out of eight women will develop breast cancer at some time in
her life.
"Mammograms are the most valuable diagnostic tool for early
detection because this test can find cancers too small to be
felt," says Valarie Godfrey, R.T., (R)(M), Community Anderson's
mammography supervisor.
The American Cancer Society recommends a mammogram for all women
over the age of 40, even those without symptoms or history of
breast disease. Those eligible for the discounted mammograms
include women over the age of 35 who have not had a mammogram in
the last twelve months. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding,
who have had breast implants, known breast cancer, or who
currently have breast disease symptoms are not eligible to have
a screening mammogram through this program.
Women not meeting program guidelines are encouraged to check
with their insurance representatives on their policies regarding
coverage of screening and diagnostic mammograms. The purchase of
a $55 mammogram as part of Mammograms for Mother's Day is not
reimbursable by insurance.
Community Anderson’s Women’s Center is accredited by the
American College of Radiology (ACR) to offer mammography
services. The Women's Center has dedicated mammography
equipment, used only for mammography, and technologists and
radiologists who are specially trained in mammography. The $55
special cost includes reading of the mammogram by
board-certified radiologists, and also includes the ImageChecker
(CAD) fee, over $200 in savings. Results of the screenings will
be sent to each woman as well as her physician.
For more information about purchasing the $55 gift certificates,
call Community Anderson’s Women's Center at 298-5386.
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