Mercy Health has announced that the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around northeast Ohio throughout the month of July to offer Valley residents with more accessible mammogram screenings.

According to Mercy Health, the JACBCC was created to "deliver the most accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis and support services in the region," and provide easier access to quality care to women all over the Mahoning Valley.

The mobile unit uses the same technology and equipment to perform the mammogram that can be found in the JACBCC. It also offers 3D mammography, which allows for a more thorough breast examination. The mobile unit moves from location to location to provide convenient mammography services and even includes patient assisted compression.

Mercy Health has announced the following mobile mammography screening dates at locations throughout the Valley in July:

Monday, July 1
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Danridge Burgundy Manor
31 Maranatha Ct., Youngstown

Thursday, July 4 through Thursday, July 11
No dates

Wednesday, July 31
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mercy Health - Cortland Primary Care
Windsor Dr., Cortland

Talk with your doctor about when you should have a screening mammogram. Screening mammograms are usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers and do not require a physician order. Financial assistance for mobile screenings is also available.

Certified radiologists read all mammograms and will double-check all mammograms using a computer-aided detection system that detects more breast cancer than mammography alone. Your physician will receive a copy of the results.

For more information or to schedule your mammogram, call 330-480-2654.

For more information on the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center visit: https://www.mercy.com/locations/specialty-locations/cancer-care-oncology/joanie-abdu-comprehensive-breast-care-center