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Ochsner Baton Rouge: Mammo Month 2023

Massages and Mammos (10/21/23)

Massages and Mammos will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Grove (10310 The Grove Boulevard). Massages and Mammos is an opportunity for Capital Area women to receive annual breast cancer screenings in a relaxed setting. The event includes chair massages from Elevate by Ochsner, along with healthy food and giveaways.

There is no cost to attend and mammograms are not required at the event. Mammograms occurring at the event on October 21 must be pre-booked as a separate medical appointment; please call 225-761-5200 or fill out the form at the top of this page to do so. Women who pre-schedule an appointment for a mammogram on October 21 will receive a swag bag courtesy of Ochsner.

It's important to know that this exam will be filed with insurance. Typically, insurance covers one mammogram per year; so keep that in mind when attempting to schedule a mammogram at this event or in the future.

Every attendee is eligible to win great prizes, including New Orleans Pelicans signed memorabilia and Kendra Scott jewelry, along with items from the Ochsner Spa Fitness Center, and Vision Center, as well as Eat Fit and more. Patients who receive a mammogram at Massages and Mammos also get a swag bag courtesy of Ochsner, Community Coffee, Royal Standard, Benny’s Carwash and other local businesses and boutiques.

Massages and Mammos FAQs

  • Where should I park? Parking will be available directly in front of The Grove.
  • What floor will the event be held on? The event will be held on the first floor of The Grove. Signage and directions will be displayed in the main lobby to direct you to our event.
  • What number should I call for more information about the event? Please call 225-761-5200.
Meet The Experts

Ochsner Baton Rouge Breast Care

Scheduling mammograms through Ochsner offers several advantages:

  • Access to innovative treatments – Ochsner is home to the largest clinical trials network in Louisiana, giving patients access to breast cancer treatment options that aren’t available elsewhere.

  • Dedicated nurse navigators – nurse navigators are assigned to individual patients, helping them through every step with scheduling tests, procedures and treatments, while providing emotional support and access to other resources.

  • Coordinated care – each patient has an individual care team, which collaborates and shares the patient’s medical record, giving all Ochsner providers around-the-clock access to your treatment plan, test results and more

Breast Cancer FAQs

  • All women should have an individualized breast risk assessment by age 30 with their physician. For women at average risk of breast cancer, they should begin annual mammography screening at age 40
  • Common Symptoms/Signs: swelling of all or part of a breast, skin irritation or dimpling, breast or nipple pain, nipple retraction, redness or thickening of the nipple or breast skin, nipple discharge
  • Most breast cancers don't come with symptoms and are only detected on screening mammograms, which is why yearly mammograms are encouraged

Breast Cancer Blogs

For more information about cancer treatment at Ochsner, visit Ochsner.org/EndCancer.