Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Charlotte, N.C. – We all know that women are so busy throughout the year taking care of others that they forget to take care of their own health.
Presbyterian Breast Center is encouraging women to take charge of their health! Be “early birds” this year by getting a mammogram in the month of September before Breast Cancer Awareness month kicks off in October. Presbyterian Breast Center locations throughout the region open as early as 7 a.m. for your convenience, and each appointment only takes about 30 minutes. Not only can the crystal-clear images help save your life, but all of our digital mammograms are performed exclusively by highly trained female technologists.
Fewer women are dying from breast cancer due to early detection, which is why the American Cancer Society recommends women 40 years and older perform monthly self-exams, get annual check-ups with a physician, and schedule yearly mammograms.
Scheduling a mammogram appointment is easy, thanks to Presbyterian’s online appointment request form. Evening and weekend time slots are available at participating locations to accommodate busy women. Elizabeth Currie, manager of Presbyterian Breast Center, says “We don’t want lack of time to be an excuse for why a woman doesn’t get a mammogram. We’re doing everything possible to work within women’s busy schedules so they can have this potentially life-saving exam.”
To schedule a mammogram, patients may call 704-384-7226 or visit www.presbyterian.org/pink.
