UPMC Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair

UPMC is hosting its fourth annual Breast Cancer Walk-In Mammogram Screening Event at multiple locations across the region. Mammograms are an important tool in the early detection of breast cancer. For this event, women age 40 and over, who are eligible through their insurance for a screening mammogram and who do not already have an upcoming scheduled mammogram can receive one without an appointment.

• Tuesday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., UPMC Bedford, 10455 Lincoln Hwy, Everett, PA, 15537

• Wednesday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., UPMC Outpatient Center in Ebensburg, 152 Zeman Dr, Ebensburg, PA 15931

• Thursday, Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., UPMC Altoona Station Medical Center, 1516 9th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16602

If participants have health insurance, it will be billed for this screening. However, those without health insurance are still welcome and encouraged to come for a screening as assistance will be provided to cover the cost.

A physician order is not required, but UPMC asks that a doctor is designated at the time of the screening to receive and interpret results. If attendees do not have a doctor, UPMC can help them find one.