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A mammography is an x-ray of the breast that is used to detect and evaluate breast changes. The American Cancer Society recommends women age 40 years and over have a mammography every year. Women in their 20’s and 30’s should have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years.
Early detection of cervical cancer can be done through a pap smear. The American Cancer Society recommends women age 21 through 65 years have a pap smear at least every 3 years. It is recommended that women over age 65 years may stop cervical cancer screening as long as they had regular screenings and was not diagnosed with any serious pre-cancers.

Free Pap Smear and Mammo screening Thursday, October 8, 2015
8:30 am!

Pap Smear is FREE to Uninsured or Underinsured women age 21 and over;
Mammography is FREE to Uninsured or Underinsured women age 40 and over;
Clinical Breast Exam is FREE to Uninsured or Underinsured women age 21 through 39

Income requirements must also be met

Location: Bloomfield Public Health Nursing Office; 1 Municipal Plaza – Lower Level; Bloomfield NJ 07003
Call the Bloomfield Public Health Nursing Office to register – 973.680.4058
The screenings is provided by Rutgers Medical School S.A.V.E Program

Appointments are limited

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Questions? – Call the Department’s Health Educator: 973.680.4183