<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2ZEx9D_1H215rat00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ZEx9D_1H215rat00" width="1200" height="600" ><p>GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -Scheduling preventative medical care can sometimes feel like one more thing on an already busy to-do list. Intermountain Health has made it easier for women to book their annual screening mammograms with a new online scheduling process.</p><p>“This is such an important topic because mammograms are one of our best tools for finding breast cancer early, when it is often more treatable,” said Dr. Alicia Swink, Medical Oncologist with Intermountain Health.</p><h2>What’s different about the new online scheduling process</h2><p>Swink says the big change is convenience. “Instead of calling to ask what times are available, women can search online for nearby Intermountain Health locations that offer mammograms, see open appointments, and choose the time that works best for them,” said Swink.</p><p>She also said one of the biggest barriers is simply getting an appointment scheduled, and that it makes a real difference for women who are due for a screening by making scheduling faster and more flexible, with the hope more women will get screened on time.</p><p>“Please do not wait,” said Swink when asked what she would want women to know if they are tempted to delay their mammogram. “For most women at average risk, annual screening mammograms are recommended starting at age 40. Women with a family history or other risk factors should talk with their doctor about whether they need to start earlier or be screened more often. Mammograms can find breast cancer before symptoms appear, when there may be more treatment options and better outcomes.</p><h2>Where to go to make an appointment</h2><p>Swink said people can visit Intermountain Health online and search for mammography appointments near them.</p></div></body>

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -Scheduling preventative medical care can sometimes feel like one more thing on an already busy to-do list. Intermountain Health has made it easier for women to book their annual screening mammograms with a new online scheduling process. “This is such an important topic because mammograms are...

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