CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at three locations in Grundy County during March.
All women should have one screening mammogram between the ages of 35-40. After age 40, a screening mammogram is recommended every year. Any woman who meets these age guidelines and has not had a mammogram in the past 12 months may participate, with or without insurance.
The screenings will be held:
Tuesday, March 7, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CST, at Grundy County Health Dept., 1372 Main Street, Altamont, TN 37301.
Wednesday, March 15, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CDT, at Grundy County EMS, Highway 56, Coalmont, TN 37313.
Thursday, March 16, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. CDT, Palmer Elementary, 226 School House Road, Palmer, TN 37365.
For those with insurance, they must bring their insurance card and a photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Insurance will be filed. If one does not have insurance, they may qualify for financial assistance. The MaryEllen Locher Breast Center receives grant funds from Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to provide women with education about and access to breast health services. Partnerships with Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program and the Susan G. Komen Foundation provide eligible uninsured and under-insured women with breast and cervical screenings. If an abnormality is discovered, the diagnostic work up is covered and a financial plan is provided for any follow-up care.
Women need to know their doctor’s first and last name.
To schedule a screening, call 423-495-4040 or 866-591-2254.