WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) is partnering with NuHealth and the Breast Imaging Center at Nassau University Medical Center to bring the breast cancer screening van to the Green Acres Mall from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Appointments include a breast exam from a nurse, a mammography, and self-examination instructions.
Appointments are required, and women over age 40 who do not have insurance may be eligible for free mammograms through the Cancer Services Program. Women with health insurance may be required to make a copayment. Patients who have gone more than a year since their last mammogram will be required to get a prescription from their doctor for a bilateral mammogram (if they have insurance) and provide any past films/CDs (if available). Photo ID, proof of address, and an insurance card (if available) are required.
To make an appointment, contact Legislator Solages’ office at 516-571-6203 or rwhitehead@nassaucountyny.gov. For additional questions, please call 516-572-3300.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024
TIME: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. (by appointment only)
WHERE: Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall, Sunrise Highway Valley Stream, N.Y. 11581