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No-Cost mammograms

Blue Mountain Health System will offer two mammogram clinics: June 8 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gnaden Huetten campus, 211 N. 12th St. in Lehighton, and June 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Palmerton campus, 135 Lafayette Ave. in Palmerton.

Breast cancer screening looks for signs of cancer before a woman has symptoms.Screening can help find breast cancer early, when the chance of successful treatment is best. Two tests are commonly used to screen for breast cancer: mammogram, a low-dose x-ray exam of the breasts to look for changes that are not normal, and clinical breast exam.The clinic will include a free mammogram and CBE with a health care professional. A prescription for a screening mammogram will be supplied.The clinic is open to people who are uninsured or underinsured only. Co-sponsored by the Women's 5K Classic.Appointments are limited and registration is required at 610-377-7070.