Host a Mammogram Party!

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Women's Imaging Department 
207-777-4059

What is a Mammogram party?

You have heard of Tupperware parties...cooking parties...makeup parties .... St. Mary's Women's Imaging Department is proud to announce Mammogram Parties! A mammogram party is a private event to lessen the anxiety about breast cancer screenings, have fun with friends and ensure those around you get checked annually. The parties are held at the Women's Imaging Department at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. The party will be provided in a relaxed atmosphere that creates a more pleasant mammogram experience for everyone who attends. St. Mary's will provide:

• Food & Beverages
• Educational demonstrations of the Liv breast self exam device
• Giveaways and FUN!

Why should I be a hostess?

A screening mammogram is the best way to detect early breast cancer. Hosting a mammogram party shows your friends, family, neighbors or coworkers that you care about their health. Anyone age 40 and over can host a mammogram party. You can have up to 6 attendees over the age of 40 who will be screened in order for the party to take place. We except all major insurance plans, in addition to self-pay patients. We offer self-pay patients a discount at the time of service.

What happens at the event?

You and your guests will mix and mingle, enjoying snacks, beverages and goody bags. There will be a certified female technologist dedicated to your event to provide private screenings and answer any questions you may have during your exam. The exam itself will take less than 15 minutes. You will be contacted about your screening results by phone or mail within 1 week. Do not be alarmed if you are called back for additional imaging. In some cases, you may need to have additional mammogram views or an ultrasound to clarify findings. This occurs only 5 -15 % of the time and most of the time the results are normal.

How do I get my party started?

• Contact the Women's Imaging Department by calling 777- 4059 and tell them you want to book a Mammogram Party!
• Invite your friends – once your party is booked you will be provided a personalized e-invite or invitations where you can send a "mamm-o-gram" invitation to your friends.
• The hostess will RSVP the Women's Imaging Department by calling 777-4059, faxing 777-4061 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to provide them with the list of names and phone #'s of the guests attending the Mammogram Party. The Imaging Department will call each guest to check on their eligibility for a screening mammogram.

Eligibility guidelines for screening mammography

• Must be a woman 40 and older. Most insurances don't require a referral but you can contact the Imaging Department to have them look the information up for your convenience.
• Must be one year since previous mammogram.
• Must not be pregnant or breast-feeding.
• No new breast lumps or concerns. If you do have a breast lump or concern, contact your health care provider immediately for an evaluation.

What do I need to bring?

All you and your guests need to bring is a picture ID, insurance information (if applicable), health history and the name of your primary care physician. If there has been a prior mammogram(s) performed at a facility other than St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, please have the images sent to St. Mary's Imaging Department, 93 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, ME, Phone: 777-4059 and Fax: 777-4061.