Breast Cancer Week 2021

The mammovan is coming!

Early detection is the best protection, so we’re bring the mammovan into our community!

Before your appointment, print and complete the following forms and have them ready when you arrive:

Women’s Health Connection Enrollment – age 40 to 49 only:

Contact:

  • To make or change your mammogram appointment, please call 877.581.6266 option #1
  • To obtain a copy of your results or medical records, please call 877.581.6266 option #2

Monday October 11 7:30 AM - 3:40 PM

Historic Westside School

330 W. Washington Ave

Las Vegas, NV 89106

Friday October 15 7:30 AM - 3:40 PM

MLK Jr. Senior Center

2420 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

North Las Vegas, NV 89032

(English and Spanish)

Mammo-Rama Event

Where: MLK Jr. Senior Center

When: Friday, October 15

8 AM – 4 PM

 

The mammovan will be in our parking lot, the Just One Project is distributing food, North Las Vegas Fire Department with the pink fire truck, and additional vendors. Check out the vendors inside who will be offering breast and health examinations, eye tests, administering COVID-19 shots, and flu shots.

Vendors:

NLVPD Officers Association

Doctoroo

Eye Quest

Just One Project

Nevada Cancer Coalition

NV Black Police Association

Project Marilyn

SNHD

Better Breast Health Webinar

On October 12, we talked with Lisa Thompson, MD, MBA, Medical Director, from Anthem Nevada Medicaid about breast health.

Learn about how to do a self-breast exam, things to notice about your breasts, and more to ensure healthy breasts for life.

Thanks to

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO PODCAST

Will it hurt? Is it really necessary? What if it’s bad news?

Listen to our podcast episode answering the questions to remove the fear about getting a mammogram.

Thanks to

Local resources:

Making Strides Walk

Angels of Las Vegas

American Cancer Society

Susan G. Koman

Additional resources:

Breast Cancer Support Group

Can I Lower My Risk of Breast Cancer?

Coronavirus and Breast Cancer

Warning Signs of Breast Cancer

Know Your Risk Tool

Tips to Prepare for Your Next Mammogram

National Breast Cancer

Breastcancer.org