Breast cancer screening: Lourdes ‘Mammo on the Move’ comes to Tioga Opportunities

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Tioga Opportunities, Inc. (TOI) is proud to partner with Lourdes to make it easier to get your annual mammogram and wellness exams. The Lourdes “Mammo on the Move” Mobile Mammography Van will provide digital screening mammograms at Tioga Opportunities, Inc., 110 Central Ave, Owego on Wednesday, April 28th from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

You are eligible to use the van for breast screening if you are age 40 or older, have no current breast problems or symptoms, and have no history of breast surgery, or had a biopsy over one year ago with benign results and no further problems. You do not have to be a patient of Lourdes and your results can be sent to the health care provider of your choice. Insured and uninsured women are welcome. No referral is needed.

Mammogram appointments may be made by calling 607-798-5723. To find out if you are eligible for low- or no-cost screenings, call the Cancer Services program at 607-778-3900.

Tioga Opportunities Inc. makes it convenient for you to be proactive about your health by offering to schedule your annual gynecological exam along with your mammogram. TOI provides confidential and compassionate family planning, women’s health care, and wellness education. We offer a sliding scale fee dependent on income and household size. Same day appointments are often available. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 607-687-5333 or visit www.tiogaopp.org/family-planning.