Oklahoma City-County Health Department to offer free mammograms

The Oklahoma City-County Health Department, in partnership with OU Health, the Stephenson Cancer Center, and The Market at Eastpoint has teamed up to provide free mammograms on Friday, June 3rd, and Friday, June 10th. The mobile mammography unit will be at The Market to screen women over the age of forty. All services are free, and if any abnormalities are found, diagnostic testing and follow-up will also be offered at no cost. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 405-419-4232.

“During COVID, we saw a decrease in preventative care,” said Dominque Baradaran, Supervisor Community Health Engagement Program. “It’s time to start bringing our health back to the forefront!”

To schedule a free appointment, call 405-419-4232

Mammography is the process of using low-energy X-rays to examine the human breast for diagnosis and screening. The goal of mammography is the early detection of breast cancer, typically through detection of characteristic masses or microcalcifications.

One thing women can do to help with early detection is annual screenings. According to the American Cancer Society, women should begin screenings at 40 years old if there is no prior family history of breast cancer.

OCCHD’s Mobile Market will also be on hand to offer a limited amount of free fresh produce to encourage people to sign up for the double up bucks program to enhance fruit and vegetable consumption