PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. is co-sponsoring two free mammogram events in the 15th Senate District in November. Photo Courtesy of NYS Senate
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and the American Italian Cancer Foundation are sponsoring two free mammogram events in the 15th Senate District in November.
On Friday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the foundation will be at the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, located at 6200 Beach Channel Dr. in Arverne, to provide no-cost digital mammograms and clinical breast exams to women who are eligible.
The AICF will also be conducting exams on Friday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maspeth Federal Savings Bank, located at 56-18 69th St. in Maspeth.
“It’s an unfortunate reality that many people today are still without health insurance or cannot afford exams such as these, which goes a long way toward preventing a potentially serious diagnosis,” Addabbo said. “The inflated cost of healthcare should never stop someone from getting the care they deserve. By partnering with the American Italian Cancer Foundation, we can make sure everyone gets the chance to protect themselves and possibly save their life by having a mammogram. This is a foundation that does amazing work for so many people and I am proud to work with them on not one, but two events next month.”
Addabbo also mentioned that he would like to work with the foundation on future mammogram events throughout the district next year.
To qualify for the free exams, women who have health insurance must be 40 or older, and women without insurance must be 50 or older. Candidates must also be current city residents and must not have had a mammogram in the 12 months prior to the appointment.
The tests require no co-pays and any deductible will be waived. Exams will be given by appointment only. To make an appointment, call (877) 628-9090.
By Forum Staff
