Nebraska's Every Woman Matters Program Celebrates 35 Years
This October, Nebraska's Every Woman Matters (EWM) Program celebrates 35 years of serving Nebraska women. Over the past three and a half decades, the program has improved access to lifesaving preventive health screenings, growing from breast and cervical cancer screenings to a comprehensive set of services that now includes cardiovascular, diabetes, and colon cancer screenings.
Mayo Clinic Research Enhances Dense Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection
Early detection is key to breast cancer survival. But nearly half of all women in the U.S. have dense breast tissue, which can make detecting breast cancer difficult with a mammogram. Mayo Clinic researchers found that adding another test, called molecular breast imaging, or MBI, to a 3D mammogram improved the ability to find cancer in dense tissue by more than double.
Essentia Health Enhances Mammography Access for Rural Communities
As part of our commitment to enhance access to high-quality health care in every community we serve, Essentia Health is excited to bring mobile mammograms directly to patients across our service area.
Sanford Providers Reminding Importance Of Regular Breast Screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Sanford Health Jamestown wants to stress the importance of regular screening and breast self-awareness.