Free Mammograms On Roosevelt Island Saturday May 30, Appointment Necessary

Image of Mammogram Van From American Italian Cancer Foundation

RIOC Community Relations Specialist Erica Wilder sends the following message regarding the Free Mammogram Testing event held last April 18 on Roosevelt Island and advises of second free Mammogram Day on Roosevelt Island scheduled for May 30:

The Free Mammogram event went better than expected. The mobile unit was booked completely but had room for a few walk ups. There were 36 appointments total. We will be providing this great service again on Saturday, May 30th from 8am to 5pm.

Ms. Wilder advises that:

Women interested in receiving a free mammogram on Saturday, May 30th 8am to 5pm, can call 1-800-564-6868 for an appointment.

Hosted by Project Renewal Scan Van Program (Formerly operating as Women's Outreach Network) in partnership with RIOC

Assembly Member Micah Kellner also reports on a Free Mammogram testing day.

My office, in partnership with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, is coordinating a free mammography screening program on Saturday, May 9th from 10 am to 3 pm in front of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, located at 331 East 70th Street between First and Second Avenues.

...This service is available for any woman over 40 years of age who has not had a mammogram in the past 12 months, regardless of whether or not she has health insurance. Space is limited and appointments are necessary, so women who would like to take advantage of this opportunity should schedule their appointments as soon as possible by calling my office at 212-860-4906. All appointments must be made by May 1st....

Although the May 1 deadline has passed for the May 9 screening, perhaps exceptions may be made or walk ups accepted. The American Italian Cancer Foundation provides further information on mobile cancer screening awareness and a schedule of upcoming screening days.