UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. – The Spectrum Health Mobile Mammography Unit is returning to the Upper Peninsula this September, with no-cost breast cancer screening planned at three locations from September 18-22, 2023.
The first stop will take place at the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Health Center on Monday, September 18 and Tuesday, September 19, located at 102 N Superior Ave in Baraga. No-cost breast cancer screening is available to all women who reside in Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties, including local tribal community members, tribal employees, and casino employees.
The second stop will take place on September 20 at the Hannahville Health Center, located at N15019 Hannahville B-1 Road in Wilson, followed by a third stop at the Island Resort and Casino, located at W399 US2 & 41 in Harris, on September 21 and September 22. There, No-cost breast cancer screening is available to all women who reside in Delta and Menominee counties, including local tribal community members, tribal employees, and casino employees.
Women over aged 40 can make an appointment to secure free screening at a time that is convenient. The mammograms are typically completed in 10-15 minutes.
To make an appointment at the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Health Center for September 18 or 19 contact Amanda Wiggins at 906-353-4511.
To book an appointment with the Hannahville Indian Community Health Center for Wednesday, September 20 call Kelly Hansen at 906-723-2570 , or call Emily Ferroni at 231-268-1307 if you want an appointment on Thursday, September 21 or Friday, September 22.
Transportation is available for those being screened at each event. You can leave your name and phone number if you are asked to leave a voice message when you call to make your appointment.
–with files from upmatters.com
