Mammogram screenings in Carson City available March 22-23 through Nevada Health Centers
Nevada Health Centers' traveling Mammovan will provide mammogram screenings Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23, in Carson City.
The Mammovan will be parked at Smith's, 599 East William Street, both days from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The service is a program of Nevada Health Centers, Inc.
The Mammovan is a mobile mammography van that travels to underserved areas of the Silver State state to provide mammograms to women 40 and over and uninsured women who probably would not seek out mammography services on their own. The Mammovan provides screening and diagnostic tests.
In addition, the Mammovan provides services for women under 40, who are physician referred or who present with a problem. Nevada Health Centers' intention is similar to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, one of its supporters, “to capture and increase the number of asymptomatic individuals undergoing screening mammography for the early detection of breast cancer.”
The Mammovan began operating in 2000 and was made possible through a grant secured by Senator (then Congressman) John Ensign and the former First Lady of Nevada, Dema Guinn. Nevada’s First Lady, Kathleen Sandoval is the current spokeswoman and Honorary Chair for the Mammovan.
Mammovan Community Partners: are The Caesar’s Foundation, The Safeway Foundation, Food 4 Less, Nevada State Health Division, Smith’s Food and Drug Stores, Susan G. Komen for the Cure -Northern and Southern Affiliate, the David and Linda Shaheen Foundation, Women’s Health Connection, National Breast Cancer Foundation and Vons Foundation.
Make your mammogram appointment today by calling toll-free (877) 581-6266.
Below is a list of other dates and locations around Northern Nevada where the Mammovan will be this week.
— Monday, March 17 – 762 14th Street, Elko – 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
— Tuesday, March 18 - 310 Memory Lane, Carlin – 7:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
— Wednesday, March 19 – 150 Palmer St., Battle Mountain – 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
— Thursday, March 20 – Lovelock Pershing General Hospital, 855 6th Street, Lovelock – 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
— Friday, March 21 – Lovelock Pershing General Hospital, 855 6th Street, Lovelock– 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
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