Cayuga Centers Hosts Breast Screening Event on March 24th, 2021
Cayuga Centers Partners with Rochester Regional Health to Provide Mammograms to Women in the Community
AUBURN, NY – March 15th, 2021- Cayuga Centers announces its partnership with Rochester Regional Health’s Mobile Mammography Center (RRH) to provide mammograms to women in the community on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 from 10am to 3pm EDT. Eligible women will be able to register for appointments online and receive a mammogram privately on the special coach van. Registrants will also be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $25 Walmart Gift Card.
The Rochester Regional Health’s Mobile Mammography Center is a spacious mobile coach that has state-of-the-art technology and certified mammography technologists on board to provide 3D mammograms. The mobile mammography center is part of a larger initiative to make screening simple and accessible, especially for women with busy schedules. Christy Robinson, Director of Safety, Risk, Health and Wellness says, “Cayuga Centers is focused on the importance of preventative screenings and allowing our staff the time and access to have these completed.”
This event is open to all women over 40 in the community as well as Cayuga Centers’ staff. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a mammogram can be pivotal to early detection of breast cancer, making treatments more successful and increasing survival rates. Some studies found that early screening decreased breast cancer deaths by up to 29 percent.
This event also marks the second year Cayuga Centers will be hosting RRH’s mobile mammography center on its Auburn campus. Cayuga Centers hosted the breast health screening event for the community last January. To adhere to CDC guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic, all patients will be required to wear a mask or face covering at the screening this year.
To participate, patients will need to bring their ID and an insurance card. If you are not insured, please contact RHH to discuss options for receiving your mammogram. All eligible participants can click here to register for an appointment or call 585-922-PINK(7465). Patients are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early, screening time takes approximately 15 minutes.
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is a nationally accredited and awarded 501(c)(3) non-profit, human services agency headquartered in Auburn, NY. Founded in 1852, the agency has delivered quality services by following the agency’s core mission of helping individuals and families grow as independent, healthy, and productive citizens through quality counseling, out-of-home care, and support services. Cayuga Centers provides a continuum of support services in Delaware, Florida, and over 30 counties throughout NYS. The agency specializes in providing individualized, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed support to diverse populations. Cayuga Centers currently serves over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Visit www.cayugacenters.org for more information.
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