As services were temporary suspended to protect women, staff and community from the risk of COVID-19. From this week, BreastScreen NSW are inviting all women aged 50-74 years to book in for their potentially lifesaving, free screening mammogram.

To prioritise the wellbeing of women, staff and the community, BreastScreen NSW is taking all necessary measures to limit the transmission of COVID-19.

This includes pre-screening questions around personal health and travel, limiting the number of people in the clinic/van, practicing social distancing and providing hand sanitizer in waiting rooms. They will have a minimal contact check-in process and additional cleaning of equipment and commonly used surfaces.

Manager of BreastScreen NSW Greater Western, Meg O’Brien says a screening mammogram is one of the most important things women aged 50-74 can do for their health.

“Detecting breast cancer early increases your chance of survival while reducing the likelihood of invasive treatment, such as mastectomy or chemotherapy.

Bringing this vital service to Orange means more local women can be screened. Life gets busy and we want women to make their health a priority.”

The screening clinic is located at the Orange Health Service, Forest Rd, Orange. To book a mammogram with BreastScreen NSW, call 13 20 50 or visit book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au