THE first of two planned special bus trips for mammogram checks will take Loddon residents to Bendigo in June.
Inglewood and Districts Health Service says some clients now had their check-up due next month.
Before 2022, we organised the bus into  Bendigo each October but floods that year meant a delayed visit for some people.
“So in 2023 we ran buses in May and October and we expect that after next month’s trip, a second may be organised for this October,” said IDHS health promotion and community engagement officer Cindy Gould.
“In addition to screening mammograms, BreastScreen Victoria in Bendigo is one of eight reading and assessment services in Victoria, providing follow up services for the small number of women whose screening mammogram shows possible signs of breast cancer.  
“The follow up assessment appointment may involve further testing such as additional mammograms, ultrasound, biopsies and clinical examination, in order to provide the client with a final result.  
“The team of radiographers, radiologists, nurse counsellors, surgeons, administrators and data staff provide client-focused care throughout the visits.”
Cindy said bookings for the free bus were being taken at Inglewood and Districts Health Service.