Valley Health System Offers $50 Mammograms

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LAS VEGAS -- In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, low-cost mammogram screenings are being offered at some Las Vegas valley hospitals.

The screenings and readings are being offered at Centennial Hills, Spring Valley, Summerlin and Valley Hospitals. A doctor's order for the mammogram is required at all the hospitals, except Summerlin.

To schedule an appointment, call (702)369-7710. You will need to advise the representative if you have had any breast surgery or procedures in the past.

You need to bring your doctor's order, a photo ID and $50 on the day of the screening. This special is only available during the month of October.

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