www.phs.org/Medicaid 9 Mammograms are the best tool for early detection of breast cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women ages 40 to 74 be screened for breast cancer every other year. Presbyterian is committed to supporting your needs for preventive care with these screenings. There is no one-size-fits-all answer for breast cancer screening. Knowing your family history is key in determining individual risk factors for cancer. Talk with your healthcare provider to help tailor a screening plan that’s right for you. Schedule a screening mammogram today. There are many options for breast imaging centers across the state. If you need help scheduling an appointment, contact the Presbyterian Customer Service Center at the number on the back of your member ID card. Make strides against breast cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Joining the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event is a perfect chance to show your support and bring awareness to those impacted by breast cancer. Lace up your sneakers, gather your loved ones, and join hundreds of communities across the nation. Help spread courage and hope with others on a three- to five-mile non-competitive walk! The Making Strides event in Albuquerque is on Saturday, Oct. 26. Register by going to www.cancer.org/ involved/fundraise/making-strides -against-breast-cancer.html and clicking “Find an Event Near You.” Breast cancer screening saves lives
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