Moonlight Mammograms at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

Made possible by a grant from the Barbara Schmidt Millar Fund at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation

 

 

A Relaxed, Meaningful Way to Prioritize Your Health

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is proud to once again host Moonlight Mammograms—a special screening event designed to offer women a calm, comfortable, and welcoming environment for their annual mammogram.

Since the program’s launch in 2006, more than 1,000 mammograms have been provided through this event, helping our community stay proactive about breast health.

 

Why It Matters

Mammography screening has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer by nearly 50%. Annual mammograms are recommended starting at age 40—or earlier and more frequently for those at higher risk.

Yet, according to the CDC, only three-quarters of women aged 50–74 have had a mammogram in the past two years. Moonlight Mammograms aims to improve those numbers by making the process more accessible and inviting.

 

What to Expect

Each Moonlight Mammograms event features:

  • Food and wine

  • Live harp music by a local musician

  • A relaxing, wellness-focused atmosphere

  • Screening mammograms in a private setting

 

2025 Event Dates

Join us from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Women’s Imaging Center, Building 4, on the following dates:

  • July 24

  • September 25

  • October 23

 

Who Can Attend

Moonlight Mammograms is open to women over age 40 who are asymptomatic and have not received a screening mammogram within the past 12 months. If you’re experiencing symptoms, please speak with your healthcare provider to discuss a diagnostic mammogram instead.

 

Cost & Coverage

Insurance will be billed for the screening. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify—thanks to a generous grant from the Barbara Schmidt Millar Fund at the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation.

 

Ready to Register?

Appointments are required. Call the Women’s Imaging Center at (530) 274-6246 to reserve your spot at this year’s Moonlight Mammograms.

Take time for your health—it could save your life.