Mobile Mammography Van in Garden City
295 Stewart Avenue
Garden City,
NY
11530
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Mammography
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mammography and especially early detection are important in the early treatment and management of breast cancer.
Senator Kevin Thomas is partnering with the Nassau Cancer Services Program and NuHealth Nassau University Medical Center to bring the Mobile Mammography Van to Garden City.
Mammography Van Eligibility:
• Appointments are required
• Must be female and 40 years or older.
• No mammograms in the past year.
• Not pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Never diagnosed with breast cancer.
• No implants or breast issues, such as breast discharge.
• If you have health insurance, you will need a prescription from your
doctor for a Bilateral Mammogram. If you do not have insurance, the
prescription is not necessary.
NOTE: Individuals who do not have health insurance will be processed through the Cancer Services Program of New York, if eligible.
On the day of your appointment, please do not wear deodorant, perfume, powders, or lotions on the breast area, and make sure to bring photo ID and insurance card, if insured.
To schedule your appointment, please call 516-739-1700.
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