At CMH, our breast health team prioritizes early detection and expert care. During every step of your breast health journey, you’ll feel supported, empowered, and cared for.
With expertise across the full spectrum of breast care, our services include:
Breast cancer is most treatable when caught early. Breast Surgeon Dr. Stacey Gutman recommends two steps for early diagnosis and intervention: breast self-awareness and annual mammograms.
Breast self-awareness is knowing what’s normal for your breasts—their look, feel, and any patterns that are usual for you—so you can quickly notice if something changes.
Dr. Gutman recommends standing in front of a mirror before or after a shower. Look for changes like:
If you notice anything unusual for your breasts, talk to your primary care provider.
Schedule your screening mammogram today. No referral is required. Please call 218-878-7015 to make an appointment.
No, a referral is not required for an annual screening mammogram. Please call 218-878-7015 to schedule an appointment.
Yes, mammograms are safe. The scan involves a very low dose of radiation, roughly equivalent to the natural radiation a person is exposed to over a few weeks to two months of normal living. Medical professionals widely agree that the life-saving benefits for early cancer detection outweigh the minimal radiation exposure.
Minnesota’s Safe Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program offers no-cost mammograms at locations across the state, including CMH. To find out if you’re eligible, please call 1-888-643-2584.
