Free mammograms coming to The Market at Eastpoint

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Metropolis-County Well being Division is working to verify Oklahoma girls have entry to important assets associated to their well being.

The well being division has teamed up with OU Well being, the Stephenson Most cancers Middle, and The Market at Eastpoint to supply free mammograms to the general public.

The cell mammography unit might be at The Market to display screen girls over the age of 40 on Friday, June 3 and Friday, June 10.

All providers are free.

If any abnormalities are discovered, diagnostic testing and follow-ups may also be provided for gratis.

“Throughout COVID, we noticed a lower in preventative care,” mentioned Dominque Baradaran, Supervisor Neighborhood Well being Engagement Program. “It’s time to begin bringing our well being again to the forefront!”

In response to the American Most cancers Society, girls ought to start screenings at 40-years-old if there isn’t a prior household historical past of breast most cancers.

Appointments are required and might be made by calling (405) 419-4232.

OCCHD’s Cell Market may also be available to supply a restricted quantity of free recent produce to encourage folks to join the double up bucks program to boost fruit and vegetable consumption.