Spring for a Mammogram at LVHN

With spring on the horizon, many of us renew our interest in health. For women, it’s wise to put an annual mammogram right at the top of the to-do list. According to studies, mammography screening reduces breast cancer mortality by approximately 25% in the general population. That’s why it’s smart to make time for a mammogram even when things are busy. 

“Screening mammograms help find breast cancer at an early stage, when it is more easily treated and defeated,” says breast surgeon Lori Alfonse, DO, Deputy Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute. “This strengthens my invitation to every woman. We are experts at taking care of our family members’ priorities, but we need to make time for own health and schedule a yearly mammogram.”

There are two ways you can set up a mammogram at LVHN in just a few minutes:

• Call 888-402-LVHN (5846) – Schedule your mammogram at a Breast Health Services location near you.
• MyLVHN – If you are age 40 or older, you can schedule your screening mammogram right on MyLVHN, our patient portal (or use the MyLVHN app on your mobile device). From the appointment scheduling button, select a convenient LVHN Breast Health Services location and date that fits your schedule. It should be at least 365 days since your last mammogram.

LVHN offers more than 20 locations across the Lehigh Valley and beyond where you can find top-quality mammography services. Certified mammography technologists perform your test at all locations, and a radiologist specializing in breast imaging provides the results. See all the addresses and contact information at LVHN.org/mammolocations.

In addition:

• Brand new. The newest location is Breast Health Services at Tower Place, 1420 8th Ave., Suite 100 Bethlehem. Part of the Women’s Health Center at Tower Place, the facility includes a café and on-site childcare for patients.
• LVHN mammography coach. For extra convenience, two mammography coaches bring screening mammograms to events, businesses and communities throughout the region. Each coach is spacious, beautiful inside and out, and equipped with the same 3D imaging technology we use at our Breast Health Services facilities. For a list of dates and locations, visit LVHN.org/MammoCoach.

You won’t need a lot of time for the appointment. After you check in, your mammogram will take just a few minutes, and you will be on your way. You might want to make another annual appointment while you’re there, so you’re sure to remember next year.