Coronavirus: Premier Health resumes mobile mammogram service

MIAMI VALLEY — Some have had their routine mammogram screening interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic and Premier Health is providing a service to help those screenings occur.

A mammogram vehicle will be making stops in Southwest Ohio, according to a release sent by Premier Health.

“Cancer does not take a break, no matter what is going on in the world,” said Rhonda Seidenschmidt, vice president of operations, at Atrium Medical Center.

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“Resuming mobile mammography services is important because early detection can save lives when it comes to a breast cancer diagnosis.”

The mobile mammography coach is open for appointments on the following dates and times in May:

• Friday, May 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Atrium Medical Center Imaging, 4214 Grand Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45044
• Monday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Twin Valley Bank, 647 W. Main St., New Lebanon, Ohio 45345
• Friday, May 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hazel Baker Snider Funeral Home, 5555 Philadelphia Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45415
• Wednesday, May 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at SureCare Medical Center, 360 W. Central Avenue, Springboro, Ohio 45066

Mammograms can be scheduled by calling 844-453-4199.

For those who are under-insured or do not have medical insurance, financial assistance is available.

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“If the coronavirus pandemic has put off your routine mammogram, I encourage you to reschedule soon,” Seidenschmidt said.

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