AHN, Glimmer of Hope, Pirates Charities, Partner to Bring Free Mammograms to Eligible Under-40 Women

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

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PITTSBURGH PA - Pittsburgh-based breast cancer advocacy organization A Glimmer of Hope, in partnership with Pirates Charities and in cooperation with Allegheny Health Network (AHN), is now offering free mammograms to eligible women under age 40.

American Cancer Society recommendations call for women at average risk to begin annual mammography screening at age 45, with the option to begin at age 40. Mammograms detect breast cancer at its earliest stages, when it is most curable. Women may need a mammogram before age 40 for a number of reasons, including a genetic risk of breast cancer, or finding a lump, but may not always have insurance to cover the cost.

Any woman under age 40 who is uninsured, or who has been denied coverage is eligible for one of the no-cost mammograms, which will be provided by clinicians at AHN Allegheny General Hospital.

"Caring for younger women who are at risk for breast cancer is a cause that is near to our hearts. We want to do all that we can to help them through this journey," said Diana Napper, founder and president, Glimmer of Hope Foundation. "We are thrilled to partner with Pirates Charities and AHN to bring this important service to younger women in need."

"We thank Glimmer of Hope and Pirates Charities for this important donation that will mean so much to younger women in need of mammography screening," said Bethany Casagranda, DO, System Chair of Radiology and the AHN Imaging Institute. "These local organizations share our belief that all women deserve access to potentially life-saving mammography, no matter what their income level or insurance status."

For more information on the program, or to schedule an appointment, call 412.315.3999.