Free breast health education, mammograms available

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) will provide free breast health education and breast cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured women ages 40 to 49 on Thursday, Jan. 12 and Thursday, Jan. 19.

The clinics will feature clinical breast examinations, breast health education, assistance with making mammogram appointments and vouchers for free mammograms.

Each clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling toll free at 1.800.844.2654 or 740.593.2432.

The clinics will be held at the Heritage Community Clinic in Grosvenor West Hall on the west green of the Ohio University campus. Free parking is available in front of the clinic.

The clinics are a community service provided by OU-HCOM’s Community Health Programs, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.