Notice: Mobile mammography service to visit Gibbons and Alexander First Nation

submitted by Alberta Health Services

Women ages 50-74 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services when the Alberta Health Services Screen Test program arrives in the community.

A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at two locations early May.

  • Gibbons: Gibbons Cultural Centre at 5115 51 Street, May 6 & 7, 2022
  • Alexander First Nation: Alexander First Nation Alexander Health Services on May 12, 2022

Appointments are required. Residents can book an appointment or learn more about the program by calling 1-800-667-0604.

Screen Test is improving access to cancer screening for hundreds of women in Alberta communities where mammography is not readily available.

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast and has proven to be the most effective way to detect breast cancer. Early detection allows for a greater number of options for treatment and a better chance of survival.

Due to COVID-19, Screen Test is taking a number of precautions to ensure the safety of our clients and staff. Details will be shared when you call to book your appointment.

Visit https://screeningforlife.ca/breast/screen-test-mobile-clinics/ for more information and a complete listing of Screen Test mobile sites.

 

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