Delaware County Health Department and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Host Mammogram Screening Event

Released: October 13, 2023

Delaware County Health Department and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Host Mammogram Screening Event

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) and Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are continuing their partnership to bring Delaware County another ‘Day of Breast Cancer Awareness,’ providing women with free mammogram screenings at the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon, on Monday, October 16th, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration is required for this screening opportunity.

Recent data shows that women ages 50 and over in Delaware County and across Pennsylvania are at nearly 9 times higher risk for invasive breast cancer than women under 50. However, 99 out of 100 people survive breast cancer and have better results when testing happens early. The older you are, the higher your risk. Mammogram screenings are crucial to the health of women in Delaware County.

“Although most of us likely know someone affected by this disease, Delaware County is united as one in the fight against breast cancer”. said Delaware County Health Department Director Melissa Lyon. “And early detection and prevention is done one Mammogram at a time.”

All women ages 40 and over, with or without insurance, and with no prior diagnosis of breast cancer, are eligible to register. Limited appointments for mammogram screenings are available, and registration is required. Registrants will also be able to speak with DCHD staff and discuss other health services that are offered by DCHD to Delaware County residents.

To register for the screening, call the Delaware County Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100, or request an appointment by email at DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us. Registration takes only a few minutes, and all registered individuals will receive a confirmation call back.