Just in time for Mother's Day, my office, in partnership with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, is coordinating a free mammography screening program, Saturday, May 1st from 9 am to 3 pm, on First Avenue near East 70th Street (nearby to Lenox Hill Neighborhood House).

Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, there were 182,460 new cases of breast cancer in the country last year and 40,480 deaths from the disease. While there are treatments, early detection is the best way to prevent the worst consequences. I hope that by providing this service to my constituents, women who may not have been able to get a mammogram in the past will get one now.

This service is available for any woman over 40 years of age who has not had a mammogram in the past 12 months, regardless of whether or not she has health insurance. Space is limited to a first- come, first-served basis and appointments are necessary, so women who would like to take advantage of this opportunity should schedule their appointments as soon as possible by calling my office at 212-860-4906.

It is recommended that you come to your appointment wearing a two-piece outfit, and refrain from using any oil, powder, deodorant, or perfume that day. If you have Medicare, Medicaid or other health insurance, you must bring your card with you, though you will not be charged any co-payment fees. If you do not have health insurance, the mammogram, provided by Multi-Diagnostic Services, Inc., will be paid for by the New York State Cancer Services Program Partnerships. Results will be sent to you will be sent to you within 10 business days.

Contact My Office:

District Office of Assembly Member Micah Z. Kellner
315 East 65th Street New York, NY 10065
T: (212) 860-4906 F: (917) 432-2983
Hours: M-F 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Roosevelt Island Hours: Every Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(At the RIOC offices, 591 Main Street)

Email me: KellnerM@assembly.state.ny.us
Visit my website: www.MicahKellner.com