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SAN BERNARDINO, CA—- The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department has partnered with Alinea Medical Imaging to offer free mammogram screenings to eligible residents on February 12 and 25. The screenings will be available for women 40 years or older, have low household income, or no insurance.
Alinea Medical Imaging’s mobile unit will be at Lytle Creek Park, located at 380 South K Street, on Saturday, February 12, and at the Fifth Street Senior Center, located at 780 East 21st Street on Friday, February 25. Both screening events will occur from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Appointments are encouraged by calling (877) 4AN-EXAM or by going to www.alineamed.com.
“Free mammograms are another example of San Bernardino collaborating with partners to provide important health screening opportunities for our residents,” said Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Lydie Gutfeld. “We are excited to work with Alinea Medical and will continue to look for additional health screening collaborations in the future.”
Having a mammogram reduces the risk of cancer and more. Women should begin having mammograms yearly at age 40, or earlier if they are at high risk. The procedure is safe, fast, and the discomfort is minimal for most women.
The City of San Bernardino is home to thirty-three parks that span approximately five hundred acres of open space and developed land. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department oversees year-round activities and programs for youth, adults, and seniors at these parks as well at San Bernardino’s eight community centers and senior centers.
