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Mobile Mammography
One
in every eight women will learn she has breast cancer at some time in her life.
Screening mammography is still the best known method in the early detection
of breast cancer. The American Cancer Society as well as The National Cancer
Institute recommends that women receive a mammogram every year from age 40.
St. John's Mercy is committed
to promoting the early detection of breast cancer. Our Mobile Mammography Unit
can visit your business, community organization or church group. To find out
more, call our scheduler at 314-251-6300 and ask about available dates and times.
How do I make an appointment?
Call The Breast Imaging Center of St. John’s Mercy Medical Center at 314-251-6300
or 800-446-3742 to schedule a convenient time for your screening. Please click
here to view
our current van locations.
About the Mobile Mammography
Service
Convenience and Expertise
Our mobile mammography
services are fully supported by the knowledge and clinical expertise of St.
John’s Mercy Imaging Services. Our Mobile Mammography Unit is accredited by
the American College of Radiology. Two board certified St. John’s Mercy radiologists
interpret the films independently to determine the results.
Our screenings are simple,
quick and convenient. The actual screening takes just 15 minutes in the comfort
and privacy of our mobile unit. Screenings are performed by registered female
radiologic technologists from The Breast Imaging Center at St. John’s Mercy
Medical Center.
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