Carson City, Nev. Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, so access to screenings is critically important. To accommodate women who are due for a mammography screening, we continually criss-cross the state and stop in communities of all size. It’s headed soon to Ely. Call 1.877.581.6266, option 1 to make an appointment.
The Mammovan will be in Ely next week and offers convenient mammography screenings.
Mammography screenings are primarily for women age 40 and older; however, screenings will be provided to those younger than 40 that have a screening referral from a provider. Stop details:
Date: Tuesday, September 10
Hours: 7:40 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Location: Near the Duckpond on Clark Street – Ely
We accept most major insurance plans, Medicaid and Medicare. NVHC’s mission is to provide access to quality healthcare services throughout Nevada. Screenings are provided to all women regardless of economic status. The cost of screening may be covered thanks to our generous donors.
Nevada Health Centers (NVHC) operates the Mammovan, a mobile mammography van that provides convenient access to mammography services to women. The Mammovan began operations in 2000, and was initially made possible by a grant secured by former Congressman John Ensign and former First Lady of Nevada, Dema Guinn.
About Nevada Health Centers
Established in 1977, Nevada Health Centers (NVHC) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center program dedicated to providing access to quality healthcare throughout Nevada. NVHC operates 18 health centers; five mobile programs, including the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, NVHC Mammovan, Nevada Children’s Health Project, NVHC Mobile Medical Services, and NVHC Mobile Dental Services; seven Women, Infants, and Children offices; and a Visiting Nurse Program in Lockwood. For more information, visit www.nvhealthcenters.org.
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