RadNet’s Lenox Hill Radiology to Host Mother’s Day Mammogram Screening Parties in New York City

WNBA icon Sheryl Swoopes and New York elected officials will attend “MammoGlam” events in Harlem and the Bronx to promote breast health and equitable access

NEW YORK, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT), a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective outpatient diagnostic imaging services, today announced two events to promote breast health and equitable access to crucial cancer screening services. In collaboration with Lenox Hill Radiology, RadNet will host Mother’s Day MammoGlam parties on Saturday, May 18, in New York City. On a day that celebrates positive role models, the objective is to empower women to prioritize their health and well-being.

Key event details:
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Where:
   Lenox Hill Radiology, Fordham—350 E. Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY 10458

• 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  

   Lenox Hill Radiology, Harlem—215 W. 125^th St., New York, NY 10027

• 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  

Who: WNBA Icon Sheryl Swoopes, New York State elected officials, breast specialists from Lenox Hill Radiology, and community leaders

WNBA icon Sheryl Swoopes, a RadNet spokesperson and advocate for breast health, will emphasize the importance of convenient access to essential cancer screening services. The three-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA Most Valuable Player will be joined by select New York government officials at these Lenox Hill centers. Breast specialists will provide potentially life-saving care, and attendees can look forward to self-care surprises during the parties.

“As a woman and athlete, I understand the importance of taking care of our bodies and prioritizing our health,” said Sheryl Swoopes. “Having seen firsthand the devastation cancer can bring, I am excited to promote access to early detection and life-saving preventive care on Mother’s Day.”

Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women. However, early detection significantly improves outcomes, with a 99% five-year survival rate when breast cancer is detected in Stage 1. According to the New York State Department of Health, approximately 16,700 women in the state are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, resulting in approximately 2,500 deaths. Alarmingly, for Black women, breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and is now the leading cause of cancer death, according to the American Cancer Society. While Black women are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than White women, Black women are about 41% more likely to die from the disease.