'Mammo Van' Coming To Berkeley On Tuesday

BAYVILLE, NJ - If you've been putting off having a mammography because of the expense, come to the Berkeley Township Recreation Department on Tuesday and get one for free.

The Atlantic Medical Imaging Foundation's- Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van - better known as the "Mammo Van," will be at the center at 630 Route 9 in Bayville from 9:3o a.m. to 4 p.m.

The van travels throughout southeastern New Jersey to make breast cancer screening easier and more convenient. They provide diagnostic screening for women 40 years and older - free of charge. If you have insurance, the foundation will take what the insurance pays.

A prescription for the exam is encouraged, but not necessary. Appointments can be made by calling their scheduling department at 609- 677-XRAY (9729,) but walk-ins are welcome.

The custom-built, 38-foot van is completely self-contained. In addition to offering the latest digital mammography equipment, the van provides a comfortable waiting area and a private dressing room. The mobile van’s radiology services are accredited by the American College of Radiology and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Mammography images are read by board-certified fellowship trained radiologists at Atlantic Medical Imaging.

Photo: Courtesy of Berkeley Township