June 2, 2016

Purdue providing employees access to screening mammograms

In an effort to increase the University's screening mammogram rate, Purdue is partnering with the Center for Healthy Living and Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health Breast Center to provide convenient access to screening mammograms. The program is offered through the Center for Healthy Living to reduce any barriers to obtaining a screening mammography. A screening mammogram is a preventive measure and not a diagnostic mammogram.

Benefits-eligible employees at the West Lafayette campus and their covered spouses/same-sex domestic partners are eligible to register, but priority will be given to those who have not had a screening in two years or more.

Purdue's health plans, administered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, cover screening mammograms to females between the ages of 41 and 70. Those age 40 or under should talk to their provider about when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram.

Screenings will take place from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 23, 24 and 27 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health Breast Center, 3920 St. Francis Way, Suite 215, Lafayette.

Purdue will offer up to 90 minutes of paid time off -- with supervisor approval -- for employees who wish to take advantage of the screening sessions.  

Employees will register for an appointment by calling the Center for Healthy Living at 49-45505. All those wishing to participate must be registered by June 17. Registrants will be screened to ensure they are appropriate candidates and will be asked to sign a HIPAA release so registration information can be shared from the Center for Healthy Living with Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health. No individual participant information will be shared with Purdue.

Additional information, including FAQs and a guide for supervisors, is available on the Center for Healthy Living's website.  

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