Middletown/Harris — Garnet Health has partnered with Hudson Valley Cancer Services Program (HVCSP) to offer free breast screenings, including mammograms, to qualified individuals. The screenings will take place on Wednesday, October 22, at Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills, 68 Harris Bushville Road, Harris; and on Saturday, October 25, at Garnet Health Medical Center, 707 East Main St., Middletown.

These free screenings include a clinical breast exam, mammogram and breast-health education. Appointments are required and are open to the following qualified individuals:

Women ages 40–49: mammogram every two years

Women ages 50–65: mammogram every year

Men and Women age 40: may be eligible for breast services if high risk or symptomatic. (Must obtain approval from HVCSP.)

Must be a NYS resident AND live in one of the seven counties served by the HVCSP.

Uninsured or underinsured

Individuals undergoing cancer treatment or receiving coverage through the Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program (MCTP) are not eligible for this screening.

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will develop breast cancer, but when detected early, it can be treated successfully. Garnet Health’s 3D mammography technology can detect breast cancer 40% earlier and more accurately, which is critical to successfully treating it. If breast cancer is detected, Garnet Health has a multidisciplinary team ready to work with the patient to personalize a care plan for their needs and medical history.

“Hearing that one in eight women will face breast cancer can feel alarming,” said Garnet Health Community Health Manager Delilah Socci, who is coordinating the free breast screening events. “But with regular exams, yearly mammograms and good health education, we can improve outcomes and save lives.”

To schedule an appointment, please visit garnethealth.org/freemammograms.