'May is for Mammograms' campaign underway

The Purchase District Health Department wants women to take part in their May is for Mammograms campaign.

The month-long effort is to encourage more women to get checked for breast cancer. Kentucky residents without insurance can receive a free screening this month.

To take part, women must be due for a mammogram and complete the screening during May. Medical guidelines typically recommend annual mammograms starting at age 40 to 45.

Participants will be eligible for an incentive from the health department and entered into a drawing for a gift basket.

Screenings will take place at Mercy Health Paducah Women’s Imaging Center at 1532 Lone Oak Road.

Call Kelly Stanfill, breast imaging navigator, at 270-538-6882 to schedule an appointment.

People can also call the health department at 270-444-9631 with questions.

May is for Mammograms is a partnership between Purchase District Health Department and Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital.