Decatur Memorial Hospital to Offer Free Mammograms in October

Free breast cancer screenings will be available at Decatur Memorial Hospital during October for women age 40 and older who are uninsured or underinsured. The free screenings are part of Memorial Health's annual Mammogram Mondays program, held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Appointments are required; no walk-ins are available. Educational materials will be provided, including information on general breast health and how to perform breast self-exams.

To schedule an appointment at Memorial Breast Center in Decatur, 302 W. Hay St., Ste. 117, call 217-876-2320. The screenings are funded by Decatur Memorial Foundation.

The American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging recommend all women 40 years of age and older have screening mammograms annually. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Early detection is key.

All five Memorial Health hospitals are participating in this program.