Appointments are available for free breast and cervical cancer screenings being offered at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Crosby Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. for uninsured and under-insured women age 40 years and older who meet income guidelines. At the event, eligible women will receive clinical breast examinations, mammograms, Pap tests,…
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In the final installment in our series on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tammy Carlsrud of Norman/Mahnomen Public Health talks about mammograms. Carlsrud says mammograms are vitally important for a woman’s health care. Carlsrud pointed out that many people stopped regular doctor visits because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it’s important for women to be checked…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women are being reminded of the importance of checking themselves to catch breast cancer in its earliest stages. Tammy Carlsrud is with Norman/Mahnomen Public Health. Carlsrud goes on to talk about risk factors for breast cancer that aren’t within our control. Tomorrow, we’ll talk about risk factors for breast…
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