Mammogram March
Utah Valley Hospital Pedersen Tower
(1034 N 500 W Provo, UT)
For active and retired faculty, staff, administrators, student employees, their families, and their friends
Mammogram March
Embarking on the path to health and wellbeing has never been more seamless! This March, BYU Employee Wellness and Utah Valley Hospital unite to provide a dedicated room at Utah Valley Hospital for the entire month of March, ensuring convenient access for all BYU employees (faculty, admin, staff, and students employed by the university), their spouses, their children, their neighbors, and their friends.
Mammograms are highly recommended for women aged 40 and above, especially for those with a family history of breast cancer. Early detection is key, as breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with one in eight being diagnosed in their lifetime. Regular screenings help detect abnormalities early, increasing chances of successful treatment.
Utah Valley Hospital, ranked at the 99th percentile for the most pleasant patient experience nationwide, ensures your comfort during every step of your health journey.
Key Information:
- Insurance Assurance: YOUR INSURANCE WILL BE CHARGED FOR THIS SCREENING. Confirm your coverage by reaching out to your insurance provider before scheduling your mammogram appointment. While many insurance providers fully cover preventative mammograms, not all do and it's up to you to find out if this will be a covered screening and/or cover its cost.
- DMBA Support: Great news! DMBA offers 100% coverage for preventative mammograms for women ages 40 and over, once per calendar year, at in-network providers. (UVH is in-network!)
- Scheduling Tips: Appointments are a must. No walk-ins will be accommodated. Secure your preferred time and date promptly to prioritize your health.
- Cancellation Courtesy: Life can be unpredictable; if rescheduling is necessary, kindly cancel your appointment at least 48 hours in advance. To reschedule, you can schedule another appointment through the confirmation message sent to your email. If your appointment is sooner than 48 hours, you must call UVRMC Scheduling at 801-357-3165 to cancel or reschedule.
- How to Prepare: you are asked to not put on powders or deodorants before your appointment. Please wear clothing that you can easily remove (this screening is the collection of tissue images of the breast, so access to the breast is required).
- What to Expect: you should be in and out in about 30 minutes. This screening takes 4 images of the breast, unless you have breast implants, in which case 8 images will be taken. Radiologists read results the following day, so your doctor should be able to tell you your results within a week of getting your mammogram.