Sign-up for free mammograms has begun

Winneshiek County Celebration of Life in cooperation with Winneshiek Medical Center and Gundersen-Lutheran Clinic are again offering free mammograms screenings to underinsured or uninsured women.  Sign-up has begun and will run until Monday, October 24th, for free mammograms to be done on Thursday, November 10th.

All free screenings are awarded based on financial need. The simple, seven-question applications are available at Margaret's Clothing store, Winneshiek Medical Center, Gundersen-Lutheran or on-line at www.winneshiekcol.com   Completed applications need to be sent to or dropped off at Margaret's Clothing by Monday, October 24th.  

Funding for free mammogram screenings is through Winneshiek County Celebration of Life, a community effort to raise money for breast cancer awareness and prevention.  Through business sponsorships and individual donations, the Winneshiek County area has supported the health of their own mothers and daughters, nieces and sisters, friends and neighbors.  

The American Cancer Society recommends women should begin yearly mammogram screenings at the age of 40 or earlier if there is a family history of breast cancer, or as recommended by their health care provider.

For more information on free mammogram screenings, contact Margaret Walter at (563) 382-8208.