MAMMOGRAM BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Anyone can set up a regular screening mammogram without a provider referral. Mammograms are available to be scheduled M-F and we do have evening appointments available weekly. To schedule your screening mammogram today, call us at 715-294-4756. We have same day availability so if you are at OMC for a different visit, stop at the Imaging department to see if we can squeeze you in (catch that?) same day. Most insurance covers screening mammograms yearly for women 40 years old or older. If you are experiencing any symptoms that could indicate breast cancer, a diagnostic mammogram is required. Please schedule a clinic visit with one of our primary care provider at 715-294-2111 before proceeding. Important reasons to get your mammogram: Most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer don't have a significant family history. However, having a family history does elevate breast cancer risk. You can get breast cancer even if it doesn't run in the family. Like many other health issues, your risk for breast cancer rises with age. Most breast cancers are diagnosed after age 40. For every year that you live, you're more likely to develop breast cancer in the next year. You're getting older. You skipped your mammogram last year. Many people postpone check-ups and screenings, but the longer a breast cancer has had an opportunity to grow, the more dangerous it becomes. If it's been more than a year since your last mammogram, be sure to book an appointment. You have dense breasts. Breasts that contain a lot of fibrous or glandular tissue and little fat are considered dense. Dense breasts increase your risk for breast cancer, making regular mammograms particularly important because they're more likely to hide a cancer. You started menstruation early or menopause late. Having your first menstrual period before age 12 or starting menopause after age 55 increase your risk for breast cancer. Women in America have a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer over their lifetime. Breast cancer screening and early detection save lives. Schedule your annual mammogram beginning at age 40. OMC Osceola Medical Center MAMMOGRAM BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Anyone can set up a regular screening mammogram without a provider referral . Mammograms are available to be scheduled M - F and we do have evening appointments available weekly . To schedule your screening mammogram today , call us at 715-294-4756 . We have same day availability so if you are at OMC for a different visit , stop at the Imaging department to see if we can squeeze you in ( catch that ? ) same day . Most insurance covers screening mammograms yearly for women 40 years old or older . If you are experiencing any symptoms that could indicate breast cancer , a diagnostic mammogram is required . Please schedule a clinic visit with one of our primary care provider at 715-294-2111 before proceeding . Important reasons to get your mammogram : Most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer don't have a significant family history . However , having a family history does elevate breast cancer risk . You can get breast cancer even if it doesn't run in the family . Like many other health issues , your risk for breast cancer rises with age . Most breast cancers are diagnosed after age 40. For every year that you live , you're more likely to develop breast cancer in the next year . You're getting older . You skipped your mammogram last year . Many people postpone check - ups and screenings , but the longer a breast cancer has had an opportunity to grow , the more dangerous it becomes . If it's been more than a year since your last mammogram , be sure to book an appointment . You have dense breasts . Breasts that contain a lot of fibrous or glandular tissue and little fat are considered dense . Dense breasts increase your risk for breast cancer , making regular mammograms particularly important because they're more likely to hide a cancer . You started menstruation early or menopause late . Having your first menstrual period before age 12 or starting menopause after age 55 increase your risk for breast cancer . Women in America have a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer over their lifetime . Breast cancer screening and early detection save lives . Schedule your annual mammogram beginning at age 40 . OMC Osceola Medical Center