Women's Wellness

Breast Health: Mammography Back to Breast Health

Give the special lady in your life the gift of life. Encourage her to schedule a mammogram.

HIP has more to offer women then ever before. In addition to providing access to quality health care, HIP encourages women to play an active role in their wellness. Through teamwork, we can make your health and well-being a top priority. But we need you to take the first step.

For women at average and high risk for breast cancer:

ages below 40 ------mammography can be requested by your doctor.
ages 40 to 74 -------mammography every year.
ages 75 and over --mammography at member request and physician discretion.

As a woman, it's important to have regular check-ups. Breast health, just like general wellness, calls for regular attention by both you and your health care team. Breast health has three essential parts. Mammography and clinical breast exams by your practitioner are important but there is another important aspect of breast health. It's something you do on your own: breast self-examination. Talk to your doctor about these steps at your next visit.

Call your doctor now to schedule your next breast and pelvic examination and discuss when you need to have mammography. Screening mammography appointments can be made with HIP participating radiologists without a referral or prescription. All it takes is a phone call to make the appointment.

Information and a list of Mammography sites to assist you in choosing a facility is also available.