A new breast screening clinic that provides life-saving cancer detection services is now open on Hobart’s Eastern Shore.
The new BreastScreen Tasmania Clinic will significantly boost mammogram screening capacity in the public system.
As the third permanent clinic in Tasmania, it will not only expand access to services in Southern Tasmania, but also across the State by increasing the availability of BreastScreen Tasmania’s Mobile Screening Units to visit more rural and regional locations throughout the year.
Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said the new clinic was a $900,000 commitment by the Tasmanian Government that would help save the lives of women throughout the State.
“Accessing free screening and assessment on time is so important, because the evidence shows early detection of breast cancer significantly increases the chance of recovery and survival,” Minister Petrusma said.
“The new Rosny BreastScreen Tasmania Clinic will increase access to mammography services and screening rates in the rapidly growing Clarence and Sorell local government areas.
“Screening mammograms are fast and free, and you don’t need a doctor’s referral to make an appointment.
“Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we are pulling out all the stops to build an even better health system.”
BreastScreen Tasmania offers free screening mammograms and follow-up assessment services to all eligible Tasmanians aged over 40, with those aged 50-74 years in particular strongly encouraged to participate.
