To make the appointment for your FREE Mammogram call (800) 372-6094. You will be asked some questions such as do you feel a lump in your breast etc.. these are just routine questions. You will be asked to provide your vital information: name, address, phone number. Please note that you need to call or register 6-8 weeks prior to event to enroll (registration is limited) Click here to see our event Calendar
What is the procedure for a Mammogram appointment?
Once you have called and arranged your appointment time you can expect the following:
- Each clinic/exam is done at the Alice Gustafson Center which is a separate building from the hospital
- You are called a few days before your appointment by the clinic to remind you of your appointment time and other instructions such as not to wear deodorant.
- Appointments are spaced about 15 minutes apart so there isn't a lot of waiting.
- Once you arrive and are checked in you will be taken to a dressing area where you will change into a gown, shortly after that you will be taken to your exam room.
- Usually there are two technicians or it may be even three - this is all routine so do not be alarmed
- Once your exam/mammogram is complete you should expect the results with in 2 weeks
Criteria:
- Uninsured or under served
- Resident of Oakland County
- Over age 40
- If under age 40, then a palatable mass (will see the physician for a breast exam before a mammogram will be ordered).
