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St. Peters, county health agency team up to offer free mammograms

Posted: Mar 10, 2010 5:03 PM by Marnee Banks/KXLH
Updated: Mar 10, 2010 7:25 PM

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The National Cancer Institute estimates about 40,000 American women died of breast cancer last year.

Saint Peters Hospital in Helena is teaming up with the Lewis & Clark County Health Department to help with early detection by offering free mammograms for uninsured and low-income women.

Saint Peters recommends women start getting an annual mammogram when they turn 40.

Kari Parmer, Breast Program Nurse NavigatorThe mammography machine takes two pictures of each breast, and then the digital images are sent to the computer for the doctors to analyze.

Kari Parmer, Breast Program Nurse Navigator, explained, "I would never want somebody not to get a mammogram because they couldn't afford it. There are so many things out there, and there are so many things that we can do to help patients make sure they can get their mammograms and get breast health even if they can't afford it."

Parmer says women shouldn't fear getting a mammogram. Saint Peters nurses tell us 1 in every 200 women complain about pain during the procedure and that can be easily managed by taking Tylenol.

If you think you qualify for a free procedure contact the Lewis & Clark County Health Department at (406) 443-2584, or visit their website.

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    Mbaker at Mar 10th 2010 10:35 PM

    Direct line for free mammograms and Pap tests: 457-8923
    Must meet age and income guidelines and be uninsured or underinsured
    Also free colonoscopies for people 50+ with no insurance, no symptoms, and within certain income guiedlines

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