Mammography & Routine Screenings

A mammogram is an x-ray image of the breast. Digital mammography is offered at the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson, CHI Memorial Ooltewah, CHI Memorial Parkway, and both of CHI Memorial’s Mobile Health Coaches. All facilities offer softer, warmer mammograms using MammoPads®. CHI Memorial provides different screening options suited to our patients' needs based on medical histories and physician recommendation.

Annual mammograms are recommended for women age 40 and better. Women age 35-40 should receive a screening mammogram. We have four convenient locations and a mobile mammography coach travel thousands of miles each year so that more women can receive high-quality, essential breast cancer screenings. Call (423) 495-4040 to schedule your appointment. 
 

No Insurance? No Problem!

Because early detection can save lives, the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at CHI Memorial wants all women, regardless of ability to pay, to have an annual breast screening.  We partner with Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program, Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation to provide eligible uninsured and under-insured women with breast screenings. If an abnormality is discovered, the diagnostic work up is covered and a financial plan is provided for any follow-up care. This financial assistance is available year-round.