<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3uEYnr_0vkd7OQ300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3uEYnr_0vkd7OQ300" width="610" height="320" ></figure>KEARNEY &amp; GRAND ISLAND—CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis are offering reduced-priced mammograms to promote the importance of early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.According to the American Cancer Society one in eight women will develop breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early when it is small, hasn’t spread and is easier to treat.Vouchers redeemable for a 3D mammogram screening at either hospital are priced at $149 during October. An almost 50% limited-time savings, vouchers can be purchased by visiting mdsave.com/chi-mammo starting on Oct. 1 until Oct. 31. Most insurance providers, as well as Medicare, cover annual mammograms for women over 40 at no cost.It is not necessary to schedule the actual screening appointment during October. Vouchers do, however, expire six months after the date of purchase. Payment will be refunded for unused vouchers.To schedule a 3D screening mammogram, call Good Samaritan at 308-865-7567 or St. Francis at 308-398-5588. Vouchers must be presented at the appointment. A doctor’s referral is not required for screening mammograms where no signs or symptoms of disease are present. If a new lump or mass has been detected, or other early warning signs of breast cancer are noticed, contact your doctor immediately. According to the American Cancer Society, starting at age 40, women who are at average risk have the option to begin screening with an annual mammogram. Women who are at high risk for breast cancer, based on certain factors, should get a breast MRI and a mammogram every year, typically starting at age 30.</div></body>

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CHI Health offering reduced-price mammogram vouchers during October

KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND—CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis are offering reduced-priced mammograms to promote the importance of early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society one in eight women will develop breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the most...