COVINGTON, La. – To improve access to early detection of breast cancer, St. Tammany Health System is offering a $99 special for three-dimensional mammograms throughout October at its ACR-accredited breast center of excellence, the Women’s Pavilion.
“We know that early detection saves lives,” said Jack Khashou, administrator of St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center. “Giving low-cost alternatives to women of screening age and risk factors is a way we can help to increase the number of patients finding cancer early and getting into treatment when cancer is its most treatable and beatable.”
The Northshore’s only program to have achieved both American College of Radiology breast imaging center of excellence and accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) of the American College of Surgeons, STHS Women’s Pavilion is home to the latest technology and breast professionals across the Northshore. Breast-fellowship trained radiologists work exclusively at the center in collaboration with a team of technicians, nurses, high-risk breast disease nurse practitioner and breast surgeon.
Participants in the $99 special benefit from the exceptional resources at the Women’s Pavilion and High-Risk Clinic, located together at 301 N. Highway 190 in Covington. Additionally, the STHS Be Well Bus offers mobile mammography at the following dates and times:
- Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: St. Tammany Physicians Network - Folsom, 82525 Highway 25
- Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Chick-Fil-A, 3585 Highway 190, Mandeville
- Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Ochsner Health Center - Franklinton, 2219 Main St.
- Oct. 16, 8 a.m. to noon: Mandeville Farmer’s Market, 615 Lafitte St.
- Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Walgreen’s, 71041 Highway 21, Covington
- Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Ochsner Health Center – Bogalusa, 2781 S. Columbia St.
- Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: St. Tammany Physicians Network – Madisonville, 1520 Highway 22 West
Women 40 or over who have not had a mammogram in the past year, are not pregnant or nursing and have no present issues should call 985-773-1500 to schedule at the pavilion or aboard the bus.
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The heartbeat of its community, St. Tammany Health System cares for patients and families with excellence, compassion and teamwork. It is recognized for quality, safety and service excellence by CareChex, Leapfrog, Healthgrades, Hospital Compare, Women’s Choice and US News & World Report. St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 and Ochsner Health work together in partnership to improve the community’s health and quality of life. Together, west St. Tammany’s top two independent health leaders represent the most complete system of care, aligning behind the common goals of improving access, expanding specialty care and making care affordable. Under their agreement, each retains its autonomy; neither manages nor owns the other. Self-supporting, not-for-profit STHS is AA- rated by Fitch and receives no tax funding. More at StTammany.health