Annual Mammograms For City Employees

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 1 in 8 women born today will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some time in their lives. When breast cancer is found at its earliest most treatable stage, the 5-year survival rate is 98 percent.

Taking steps to prevent or find breast cancer early can help you stay healthy. A mammogram is a simple screening test that checks for changes in breast tissue. It will even show changes as small as the period at the end of this sentence.

Taking time to get your mammogram can be a challenge. To make it easier, we are providing a mobile mammography unit near you. Employees will be allowed 30 minutes to attend a screening appointment with prior approval from their supervisor. Employees must present certificate of completion to supervisor after attending a screening appointment to receive 30 minutes of administrative leave. The mobile mammography unit will be available at the following locations: