Press Release 

March 16, 2010

Mammograms Available 

Galveston County and Cities – The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) is offering free mammograms for women who do not have any insurance including Medicare and Medicaid.  Women must be a resident of Galveston County and meet income guidelines.  

GCHD collaborates with Victory Breast Imaging and Diagnostics, UTMB and Mainland Medical Center with funding from D’Feet Breast Cancer Inc. and the Texas Department of State Health Services Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program to provide free screenings, diagnostics and treatment for women who qualify.   

Call (409) 938-2291 to schedule appointments.

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(News Media: For more information contact Kurt Koopmann, GCHD Public Information Officer, 409-938-2211 or kkoopman@gchd.org)