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Nevada Health Centers' Mammovan will be offering mammography screenings in northern Nevada from February 28 through March 8.
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For each of the first 5,000 mammogram appointments made during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, United Health Care will cover the cost of a screening for a person in need.
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For the first 5,000 mammogram appointments scheduled this month at participating locations, United Health Care will make a donation towards fighting the disease as part of the Nevada Cancer Coalition's "Paint Nevada Pink" campaign.
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The Reno Arch will remain pink throughout October to help raise awareness for the importance of regular screening mammograms
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Carson Tahoe Health is proud to host its annual 'THiNK PiNK' breast cancer awareness event.
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Health screenings in general are down during the pandemic, and Nevada ranks below the national average when it comes to breast cancer screenings.
The Nevada Health Center has a mammovan to bring mammogram exams closer to women throughout the state.
More than 40% of women in the United States have dense breast tissue which can often mask potential cancers on a mammogram. However, doctors at the University of Southern California are testing new technology that could help pick up these cancers. How the SoftVue Scan works in Health Watch.
Medicine on the Move, a mobile medical center, will be in Reno to provide medical care to children this week at O'Brien Middle School and the Grand Sierra Resort.
Friday, July 22, the Mammovan will be parked at the Community Health Alliance at 1055 S. Wells. from 8am to 3:30pm.