Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan offers screenings in Reno area, Silver Springs and Carson City
Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, so access to screenings is critically important. This work is continuing during the COVID-19 pandemic. To accommodate women who are due for a mammography screening, Northern Nevada Health Centers continually criss-cross the state and make stop in local communities.
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.
Call 1.877.581.6266, option 1 to make an appointment.
Pre-screening for any COVID-19 related symptoms will occur prior to entering the Mammovan. Here's the locations for the Mammovan:
— Monday, Oct. 18, 7:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno
— Tuesday, Oct. 19, 7:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., Veterans Healing Camp hosted by Health Communities Coalition 1775 US-50, Silver Springs
— Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., Sierra Nevada Health Centers 3325 Research Way, Carson City
— Thursday, Oct. 21, 9:40 a.m. to 5:40 p.m., Community Health Alliance, Sparks Health Center 2244 Oddie Blvd., Sparks
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 major insurance plans, Medicaid and Medicare and offer a sliding fee scale for those who are uninsured.
Nevada Health Centers 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 17 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 here on the company website.