May is Women's Health Month; remind women over 40 in your life to get a mammogram – KSAT San Antonio
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Patty Santos, Reporter
Santiago Esparza, Photojournalist
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Patty Santos, Reporter
Santiago Esparza, Photojournalist
SAN ANTONIO – A brand new research by the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention says well being associated social wants are boundaries that may influence ladies’s well being.
The research discovered issues like lack of transportation, dissatisfaction with life and value for care are all elements as to why ladies aren’t getting the really helpful mammograms.
Researchers discovered that about 35% of girls over the age of fifty aren’t updated with their annual mammogram exams.
Dr. Joseph Sutcliffe, a radiologist with Baptist M&S Imaging Middle North Central, says ladies have all the time been recognized to place different’s well being earlier than their very own.
He mentioned for girls in Texas insurance coverage firms are required to cowl the price of a mammogram with out a co-pay, and that features Medicare and Medicaid protection.
As Mom’s Day approaches, Sutcliffe urges males to encourage all ladies over 40 to find time for their well being.
“Husbands, sons, get your your partner, your sister or your mom. Simply twist their arm and inform them they should get this achieved, that you just love them and also you need them to stay for a very long time. And this is likely one of the issues they should do to handle themselves,” he mentioned.
Sutcliffe mentioned there are lots of clinics and hospitals that provide fee plans for individuals who aren’t insured and there are a variety of native nonprofits that additionally assist present a number of the wants. You’ll be able to discuss to medical suppliers about what the choices are.
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Patty Santos joined the KSAT 12 Information crew in July 2017. She has a confirmed monitor file of reporting on hard-hitting information that impacts the group.
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