MOBILE ON-SITE MAMMOGRAPHY DRIVES TO GATEWAY’S CAMPUS FOR SCREENING
PHOENIX, Arizona – April 17, 2006 – Mobile On-site Mammography (M.O.M.) will be on GateWay Community College’s campus Wednesday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you are interested in getting a mammogram, schedule an appointment by contacting M.O.M. at 480-967-3767. Please bring the following items to your appointment on April 26:
- Medical insurance card
- Doctor’s name and address
- Location of prior mammogram films
The cost of services varies based upon insurance coverage. There is available insurance coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield and other select carriers. Non-insured patients pay $130.00 (includes the Radiologist reading). In addition to the regular interpretation by the Radiologist, an R-2 computerized reading is available for an extra $26.00.
It is highly encouraged that all women over the age of 40 have a mammogram every one to two years. In Arizona, breast cancer is the leading form of cancer among women. An estimated 2,800 women will be diagnosed and 600 will die of breast cancer in Arizona this year.
Mobile On-site Mammography is focused on providing the highest quality of Mammography service with its professional experienced staff, using the latest Mammography technology for your safety and comfort. M.O.M.’s goal is to provide on-site breast cancer screening services to all women in the cities and rural communities of Arizona.
For more information on Mobile On-site Mammography, visit http://mobileonsitemammography.com.
GateWay Community College is located at 108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85034. The major cross streets are Van Buren Street and 40th Street.
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Contact: Kirsten Schaefer, Media Relations
602-286-8227