MORELIA, Mich., January 10, 2021.- The Ministry of Health of Michoacán (SSM), will deploy the first mobile mammography units of the year to provide free care to women belonging to five municipalities, from January 11 to 15.
A statement indicates that the units for the timely detection of breast cancer have the purpose of carrying out timely detection and diagnosis in women aged 40 to 69 years to reduce the mortality of Michoacan women.
From 11 to 15, various units will be installed in Maravatío, Cojumatlán, Tuxpan, Turicato and Tanhuato. On the 14th and 15th they will visit the community of Puruarán, belonging to Turicato; on the 14th in Cieneguitas and 15 in Los Charcos, both in the municipality of Tanhuato.
All those interested in receiving the service must present themselves with their voter ID and / or CURP, shaved armpits, not use deodorant, perfume, talcum powder, or body cream, use face masks correctly and respect the sanitary measures implemented in each mobile unit.
The SSM encourages women to eat a balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight, not smoke, limit alcohol consumption, and exercise regularly to reduce risk factors for this condition.
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