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| CGH Health Foundation Offering Two-for-One Mammograms During October |
| Date : - 24/09/2009 |
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Do you know someone who needs a mammogram but can’t afford it? During the month of October, the CGH Health Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Prevention Program will offer two-for-one mammograms, specially designed to assist women who do not have insurance or who have a high deductible on their insurance.
Here’s how it works: If you have insurance that pays for your mammogram, ask a friend or family member who does not have insurance or who has a high deductible to take part in this special. Mammograms must be scheduled during the same phone call. Then, simply call Terry Durham, CGH Breast Health Educator, at (815) 625-0400, ext. 5666 to schedule your two-for-one screenings, or to answer any questions you might have about the program. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
A woman’s risk for breast cancer increases with age. The American Cancer Society recommends that women age 40 and older have a screening mammogram every year and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health. Mammograms save lives by helping doctors find cancer in its earliest stages. Digital mammography has made early detection even more likely. CGH Medical Center offers digital mammography which allows the radiologists to enhance, magnify, or otherwise manipulate the image in order to make a more accurate diagnosis.
The CGH Health Foundation is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for our area citizens and generations to come. It is the philanthropic 501(c)3 organization for all charitable contributions made to CGH Medical Center. Nearly $1-million has been spent on health-related programs, patient services and medical equipment in the last decade. The Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Prevention Program is a year-round project which provides financial assistance for eligible individuals for mammograms, Pap exams, and physician visits, along with breast/gynecologic health education and additional new services.
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| Reference : - www.cghmc.com |
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