Nyack, N.Y. September 27, 2023 – On Friday, October 20, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital will offer free breast exams and mammography for uninsured women, ages 40 and over, who meet eligibility requirements* and reside in any of the following greater Hudson Valley Counties: Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Putnam or Westchester.
Sunny D. Mitchell, M.D., F.A.C.S., board-certified surgeon and medical director of The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, and other breast health specialists will be performing the breast exams. The screenings are funded by the Cancer Services Program of the Hudson Valley and Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Registration is strongly recommended to determine eligibility and guarantee an appointment. Spanish-speaking assistance is available. Please call 845-348-8511 to register and confirm eligibility*.
The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital makes it easy to access life-saving breast cancer screenings with state-of-the-art mammography and imaging technology, and academic medicine experts, in the warmth of a community hospital.
Designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR), The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital offers 3D digital mammography which can detect up to 41% more invasive breast cancers. For more information about the services provided at The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, visit montefiorenyack.org/breast-center.
*Eligibility is determined by the New York State Cancer Services Program.
About Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Montefiore Nyack Hospital is a 391-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital that was founded in 1895 and is located in Rockland County, NY. Its mission is to provide competent, innovative and accessible emergency and acute care services to the residents of Rockland County and surrounding areas. It is a member of Montefiore Health System and a partner with Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, providing clinical rotations to medical students. To learn more, visit www.montefiorenyack.org. Follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram. View us on YouTube.