The Nevada Health Center's MammoVan will be in Mesquite Sept. 20, to perform free or low-cost mammograms for women in the local area.

The service will be available from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Mesquite Cancer HELP Society, 150 N. Yucca St, Mesquite.

Those wanting the service should bring proof of income, proof of residency, and proof of dependents. Based on that, a determination will be made on whether to charge for the service or provide it free of charge. The majority of women qualify for free mammograms.

Every woman, age 40 and over, needs a mammogram

every year. Early detection of breast cancer saves lives.

For an appointment and eligibility screening, please call 1-877-581-6266.

For other questions call Lorraine Scharff, 702-346-0622.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Harrah’s Foundation, The Safeway Foundation, Smith’s Food and Drug Store, The David and Linda Shaheen Foundation, Food-4-Less, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northern Nevada, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southern Nevada, Wal-Mart State Giving Program, National Breast Cancer Foundation, State of Nevada State Health Division, Patient Donation Fund, Los Prados Womens Club, First Lady’s Fund, Zonta International Club and the Pahrump Valley Republican Women mammograms are available. Insured, uninsured, Medicare and Medicaid eligible women will be served.

The Mammovan is a program of Nevada Health Centers, Inc.