IONIA, Mich. – To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic will provide free women’s health screenings, including screening mammography, at three Mid-Michigan locations in October.
The events are scheduled for:
— Monday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at UM Health-Sparrow Carson, 406 E. Elm St., Carson City.
— Friday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at UM Health-Sparrow Lansing Health Center, 2909 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing.
Appointments can be made by calling 616-523-1630.
This initiative provides critical benefits to the community by addressing common barriers to health care. The free service eliminates the cost of a mammogram, a significant hurdle for uninsured or underinsured individuals. Bringing the service directly to communities via a mobile clinic also alleviates transportation challenges for those in rural areas or with limited mobility, making preventive care more accessible.
October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to increasing awareness of the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States.
Screening mammograms are a crucial tool in the fight against breast cancer, as they can detect tumors early, often before they can be felt and when treatment is most successful. Early detection significantly increases treatment options and can greatly improve survival rates.
The service is offered in partnership with UM Health-Sparrow Women’s Services and Breast Imaging. To learn more about UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic, go to UofMHealthSparrow.org/
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