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TODAY: Free & low-cost mammogram screenings in Brevard County

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Health officials in Brevard County are offering free or low-cost mammograms to eligible Florida residents on Wednesday.

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The 3D Mobile Mammography bus, hosted by Florida Department of Health, is providing the service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 26.

Screenings will be held at the following location:

Department of Health - Brevard Viera Clinic

  • 2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida 32940

In order to qualify for a screening, patients must meet each of the four following criteria:

  • Woman age 50-64 -OR- Woman age 40-49 with a parent, sister, brother, or child who has had breast cancer
  • Household income is less than or equal to 200% of the poverty level
  • No health insurance to cover the cost of clinical breast exams, mammogram, or Pap smear
  • Primary residence is in Florida

Those who want to be sure they qualify can first call 321-984-4702.

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