DCHD and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Host Mammogram Screening Event in Chester
Updated: May 30, 2024
DCHD and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Host Mammogram Screening Event in Chester
The Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are uniting again in their partnership to bring breast cancer awareness and screening services back to the City of Chester. Free mammogram screenings will be provided at the Delaware County Wellness Center in Chester 151 W. 5th Street, Chester, Pa. 19013, on Tuesday, June 11th, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Appointments are limited, and registration is required for this screening opportunity.
To register for the screening, call the Delaware County Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100, or request an appointment by email at DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us. Registration takes only a few minutes, and all registered individuals will receive a confirmation call back.
All women ages 40 and over, with or without insurance, and with no prior diagnosis of breast cancer, are eligible to register. Registrants will also be able to speak with DCHD staff and discuss other health services that are offered by DCHD to Delaware County residents.
When:
Tuesday, June 11th,
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where:
Delaware County Wellness Center at Chester
151 W. 5th Street
Chester, Pa. 19013
"Early identification of breast cancer through mammogram screening offers immense benefits," said Delaware County Health Department Director Melissa Lyon. "Detecting cancer in its early stages likely reduces the chance of spread, often leading to less aggressive treatments and better outcomes."
Recent data from 2016-2020 shows that there is a higher risk of new cases of breast cancer in late stages in black women living in Delaware County than in surrounding areas. Black women had a higher incidence rate for new late-stage cases of 52.7 per 100,000 compared to Chester and Philadelphia counties. DCHD encourages women to take advantage of this opportunity to protect their health.
