Mobile mammography service to visit Olds next month

Women ages 45 to 74 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services next month when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program visits Olds.

Officials with AHS say a mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at the Olds Hospital and Care Centre, 3901 57 Ave., on Feb. 10, 12-17 and 20-21.

Appointments are required. Residents can book an appointment or learn more about the program by calling 1-800-667-0604.

AHS says Screen Test is improving access to cancer screening for thousands of women in Alberta communities where mammography is not readily available.