Breastscreen NSW van coming to Menindee White Cliffs and Wilcannia
BreastScreen NSW provides free mammograms to eligible women aged between 50 and 74 across the State. The mobile screening van will be visiting Menindee, White Cliffs and Wilcannia this June.
Menindee on 10 June 2020 - at Menindee Health Service.
White Cliffs on 13 June 2020 - Community Hall, Johnson Street.
Wilcannia on 16 June 2020 - Wilcannia Health Service.
BreastScreen NSW is taking all necessary measures in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), to protect women, staff and the wider community. This includes:
- Pre-screening questions around personal health and travel
- Limiting the number of people in the clinic/van
- Practicing social distancing and providing hand sanitizer in waiting rooms
- A minimal contact check-in process
- Additional cleaning of equipment and commonly used surfaces.
Meg O'Brien, Manger, BreastScreen NSW Greater Western says a screening mammogram is one of the most important things women aged 50-74 can do for their health.
'Detecting breast cancer early increases your chance of survival while reducing the likelihood of invasive treatment, such as mastectomy or chemotherapy.
'Around 90 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. This is why breast cancer screening is so important for all eligible women.'
Ms O'Brien says having a BreastScreen NSW van in Menindee, White Cliffs and Menindee makes it easier for women to attend their recommended two-yearly screening.
'Bringing these vital services to Menindee, White Cliffs and Wilcannia means more local women can be screened. Life gets busy and we want women to make their health a priority.'
The service is free and there's no referral needed.
BreastScreen NSW mobile vans include the latest digital mammography technology and secure wireless communication system. The NSW Government, through the Cancer Institute NSW, is investing $62.2 million in breast cancer screening this financial year.
To book a mammogram with BreastScreen NSW, call +61 132050 or visit book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au.