Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan to make stops in Carson City, Reno

Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will make stops in Reno and Carson City this week. 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.

The Mammovan now has the capability to do 3D screening. Women are encouraged to check with their insurance company to see if a 3D scan is covered. If it is not covered by insurance, there is a $50 charge for a 3D scan.

The Mammovan will be at the following locations:

— Thursday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., Anthem BCBS Building, 5250 S Virginia St., Reno.

— Friday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., Nevada Health Centers, Sierra Nevada Health Center, 3325 Research Way, Carson City.

Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, so access to screenings is critically important. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The goal of Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan is to make mammography services accessible and convenient for women by visiting locations across Nevada.

Call 1.877.581.6266 to make an appointment.

NVHC’s mission is to provide access to quality healthcare services throughout Nevada. Screenings are provided to all women regardless of economic status. We accept most insurance plans, Medicaid and Medicare. 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 (NVHC) NVHC is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing access to quality health care throughout Nevada since 1977. NVHC operates more than 18 health centers throughout Nevada, that include three mobile programs, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, NVHC Mammovan, and the Nevada Children’s Health Project plus a Visiting Nurse Program in Lockwood.

General information about Nevada Health Centers is available on the company website, nvhealthcenters.org.

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