Mobile mammography service to visit Strathmore

Posted on: Staff Writer

From edition: September 27 2019 Strathmore Times

By Janet Kanters Times Editor

A mobile mammography trailer is coming to Strathmore and will be stationed at Strathmore Peavey Mart on Sept. 27, 28 and 30, Oct. 1-5 and Oct. 7-12. Photo Courtesy of AHS

A mobile mammography trailer is coming to Strathmore and will be stationed at Strathmore Peavey Mart on Sept. 27, 28 and 30, Oct. 1-5 and Oct. 7-12.
Photo Courtesy of AHS
A mobile mammography trailer is coming to Strathmore, and Alberta Health Services encourages women ages 50-74 – the group most at risk of developing breast cancer – to take advantage of the free service.
Alberta Health Services – Screen Test has two mobile breast cancer screening trailers that travel to about 120 communities throughout rural Alberta. These mobile Screen Test trailers provide high-quality breast cancer screening and breast health education to women who live in rural areas.
A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at Strathmore Peavey Mart, 300 Edgefield Place, Sept. 27, 28 and 30, Oct. 1-5 and Oct. 7-12.
Residents can book an appointment or learn more about the program by calling 1-800-667-0604.
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast and has proven to be the most effective way to detect breast cancer. Early detection allows for a greater number of options for treatment and a better chance of survival.