Needy may be eligible for free mammograms

Baptist Health Care and Cox have partnered to offer free screening mammograms to women throughout Northwest Florida in the month of October.

Women who meet eligibility requirements that fall under charity care guidelines will be afforded the free testing. Mammograms can be scheduled by calling 434- 4080 for any of Baptist Health Care's six locations including Baptist Hospital, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Baptist Medical Park at Nine Mile and University Parkway, Baptist Medical Park Navarre, Jay Hospital and Atmore Community Hospital.

"As the area's leading provider of imaging services, Baptist Health Care is proud to participate in this lifesaving program and improve the health of our community," says Baptist Health Care Strategic Marketing Vice President, Sherry Hartnett. "Mammography is a powerful tool in finding breast cancer before symptoms occur. Each year, we celebrate Breast Health Awareness Month as a great reminder for busy women to schedule their annual screenings."

To schedule your annual mammogram or to learn about a free screening mammography, call 434-4080.