WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D - Merrick) is partnering with NuHealth and the Breast Imaging Center at Nassau University Medical Center to bring the breast cancer screening van to Temple Beth Am in Merrick from 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Appointments include a breast exam from a nurse, a mammogram, and self-examination instructions.
Appointments are required prior to Wednesday, Jan. 31, 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 Koslow’s office at 516-571-6205 or skoslow@nassaucountyny.gov. For additional questions, please call 516-572-3300.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
TIME: 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (by appointment only)
WHERE: Temple Beth Am 2377 Merrick Avenue Merrick, N.Y. 11566