LAKEPORT, Calif. – In recognition of October being National Cancer Awareness Month, Sutter Lakeside Hospital is offering low-cost digital mammogram service Oct. 3-31.

Mammography is an important part of detecting breast cancer early.

This screening test can reveal changes in the breast up to two years before a lump can be felt by a woman or her doctor.

Research has shown that annual mammograms can lead to early detection of breast cancers, when they are more easily treatable and curable.

You may qualify for a $75 digital screening mammogram at the SLH Imaging Department.

To be eligible, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• You are age 40 or older.

• Your mammogram is for routine screening only.

• You have not had a recent biopsy or breast surgery.

• Your last mammogram was one or more years ago.

• You have no health insurance.

• You are not breastfeeding

Physician referral is required. Cash payment is expected at the time of service.

This low-cost mammogram offer does not include followup care. Your mammogram report will be mailed to your referring physician, or they will refer you to a doctor at the SLH Family Medicine Clinic or the SLH Upper Lake Clinic.

Appointments are now being accepted from Oct. 3-31, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Call the SLH Imaging Department at 707-262-5030 to make an appointment.

The SLH Imaging Department offers a variety of state-of-the-art women’s health imaging services such as biopsy, bone-density exams, digital mammography, breast specific MRI and ultrasound, including 3D ultrasound.

For more information, visit www.sutterlakeside.org.