HHC Mobile Mammography Van

 Thursday, April 18th

8am-130pm

Walk in, or make an appointment

CCHD Main Office parking lot:

2080 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill

Take the Time mobile mammography unit is operated by Hartford Hospital’s comprehensive breast program. It reaches women who would otherwise not have access to mammography services, including those without insurance. A board-certified Hartford Hospital radiologist reads each mammogram. Digital mobile mammography screenings take less than 15 minutes in our private, comfortable space.

Any questions about a specific patient’s eligibility should be directed to the Mobile Mammography Registrar 860-418-9319 / 860-972-1243 office in advance so that patients do not get scheduled in error and must be turned away on the day of service.

PATIENT ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY

Who is eligible to have a mammogram on the van?

·      Women 35 years of age and older.

·      Last mammogram was more than one year ago and was normal/negative.

·      Patients who had a diagnostic breast work-up at the last mammogram with negative results and who received a recommendation to return in 12 months.

·      Patients who had a breast biopsy or surgery more than two years ago and have been told everything is clear/benign and they can resume annual routine screening mammograms. Or patients who have had a breast biopsy less than two years ago, but have had a normal screening mammogram since. In either case, the report must be available to the technologist before the patient has a mammogram on the van.

Who should not be scheduled to have a mammogram on the van?

·      Prior breast surgery: Unless the above criteria regarding breast surgery are met, the patient should have their screening mammogram at a diagnostic facility.

·      Pregnancy: Wait 6 months after childbirth or 6 months after finishing breastfeeding.

·      Breastfeeding:  Wait 6 months after breastfeeding is terminated.

·      Previous breast cancer: Patients who have a history of breast cancer should be referred to a diagnostic facility.

·      Symptomatic patients: Patients with breast lumps, masses, calcifications, focal pain, etc.

·      Abnormal breast exam: Any patient with an abnormal breast exam should be referred to a facility that offers diagnostic testing and has a radiologist on site.

·      Any patient requiring a six-month follow-up or additional views from the last mammogram must be scheduled at a facility with a radiologist on-site to evaluate the films.

PREPARING FOR YOUR MAMMOGRAM

Please do NOT apply underarm deodorant, powders, ointments, or creams to your chest area on the day of your scheduled exam. These products can show up on the images.

A two-piece outfit is preferable since you only need to undress from the waist up. Please remove all jewelry and other items to avoid possible interference from metal fasteners in clothing.

If there are prior mammograms, it is essential to have films from the last mammogram for comparison. If the films are not available, a baseline mammogram will be performed. You will be asked to sign a form permitting us to obtain your prior mammograms for comparison review.