Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Breast Health Services has reopened 15 locations to provide COVID-SAFE screening mammograms for women, age 40-plus.

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, LVHN could only offer diagnostic mammography services for women with suspected breast cancer.

LVHN staff at all locations are following safety measures to keep patients and caregivers safe, including: temperature screening at the door; patient arrival times are staggered and waiting room seating is spaced; face masks are required; hand sanitizer is offered patients arriving for appointments; at registration desk, a clear acrylic panel is in place to protect patients and staff; caregivers wear personal protective equipment and follow strict safety guidelines; mammography machine is wiped down with the patient present, and dressing and exam rooms are cleaned and disinfected regularly.

Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute offers comprehensive breast cancer treatment, access to more clinical trials than medical facility in the region, and advances in cancer treatment through membership in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance.

“Since the coronavirus outbreak, many women have not come back for their diagnostic mammography,” said Catherine Taranto, Program Director, LVHN Breast Health Services.

“Don’t put your health on hold. You can confidently schedule your mammogram right now. Because we’re taking these steps to protect you and deliver the safe care you deserve,” Taranto said.

LVHN mammography services are available at: Breast Health Services at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) - Cedar Crest; Breast Health Services at LVH - 17th Street; Breast Health Services at LVH - Muhlenberg; Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton; Health Center at Bangor; Health Center at Bartonsville; Health Center at Bath; Health Center at Bethlehem Township; Health Center at Moselem Springs; Health Center at Trexlertown; Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Radiology Services at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Lehigh Valley Hospital -Schuylkill East Norwegian Street, and LVHN Imaging Center.

To schedule an appointment for a mammogram: MyLVHN account; 888-402-LVHN (5846).