Bluffton Hospital is now offering free screening mammograms to low and middle income women and men through the Hancock County Mammography Screening Initiative (HCMSI). Participants do not need to live in Hancock County to qualify. Funding for this initiative is provided by the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation.

Free mammograms will be offered for those who meet eligibility criteria related to age, breast cancer risk, household income, and health insurance coverage or a lack of health insurance.

"We are excited to be able to offer free mammograms to Bluffton and our surrounding communities," said Barb Bowen, radiology supervisor at Bluffton Hospital. "Breast cancer is treatable and beatable when found early, and this program will help ensure women in our area can afford to be screened."

Eligibility for the free mammograms at Bluffton Hospital can be determined by calling Woman Wise Mammography at 419.425.3170 or visiting www.bvhealthsystem.org and searching for HCMSI.

About HCMSI
HCMSI is funded by the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. The program is supported by Blanchard Valley Hospital, Bluffton Hospital, Woman Wise Mammography, and Imaging Consultants of Findlay.