Today's Date: March 19, 2024
Best Life Insurance Plans for Women - Our Top Picks for 2024   •   RepRisk ESG risk data now available to Bloomberg Data Management Services customers   •   Turning Clutter into Cash: Nextdoor Insights Reveal an Upcycling Opportunity in America’s Annual Spring Cleaning Trend   •   101 Mobility Celebrates Excellence with Inaugural Franchise of the Year Award at Annual Conference in Nashville, TN   •   Owens Corning Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report   •   Viridi Energy Acquires Maine Digester Facility for Industry-Leading Biosolids-to-RNG Project   •   NEW BOOK ENERGIZES MID-CAREER WOMEN BY PROMOTING INTENTIONAL SELF-ADVOCACY AND REJECTING SOCIETAL NORMS THAT HOLD WOMEN BACK   •   Varsity Tutors Rolls Out 2024 Summer Learning Programming   •   Core & Main Announces Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results   •   Trnd Launches Advanced Brand Analytics   •   Wyndham's Women Own the Room Initiative Drives Over One Dozen Hotel Openings   •   Jilly Bing Launches First True-to-Life Asian American Doll at Toys"R"Us at Macy's   •   ProLogium Showcases Path to De-carbonization with Its Exclusive Solid-State Battery at Taipei Net Zero City Expo   •   Waldo International School Celebrates Women's History Month with Inspirational Speakers   •   Northwest Harvest Announces Partnership with Network of Giving   •   Republic of Zambia to Become First Nation to Join Operation HOPE's 'Financial Literacy for All' Initiative   •   Illuminating Widespread Bias in Education Leadership: Women Leading Ed Releases First-Ever Survey of Women Leaders from Across t   •   Sprouts Farmers Market Announces New NIL Deals   •   Spiritus Announces the First “Carbon Orchard” for Direct Air Capture, will Sequester 2 Megatons of Carbon Annually i   •   EA SPORTS FC™ Announce New Sponsorship of UEFA’s Women in Football Leadership Programme
Bookmark and Share

Magnolia Health Urges Breast Cancer Screenings After Delays Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Magnolia Health Urges Breast Cancer Screenings After Delays Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Data shows decrease in mammogram screenings can create delays for future diagnosis

PR Newswire

JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As healthcare facilities across Mississippi resume scheduling routine appointments and screenings, Magnolia Health (Magnolia) wants to remind communities of the importance of taking care of their health. In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Magnolia encourages people to begin scheduling their annual mammograms for early detection of breast cancer and risk factors.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, hospitals across Mississippi have postponed routine mammogram appointments and other non-essential healthcare services for precautionary reasons. Combined with people questioning the safety of healthcare facilities, the number of mammograms performed has dropped drastically. According to research comparing 2019 data, breast cancer screenings across the country have dropped 29% during the pandemic.1

"National Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as an extra reminder to those in need of a mammogram to contact their physician for support," said Dr. Jeremy Erwin, Chief Medical Director, Magnolia Health. "Even as the COVID-19 pandemic persists, early detection and treatment is essential in the fight against breast cancer, and we want to encourage everyone to get the care they need."

Women older than 40 should consider beginning annual breast cancer screenings with mammograms, and potentially earlier if they have a family of history of breast cancer2. While in-person visits are the only way to receive a mammogram, hospitals and health clinics across Mississippi have been regularly updating safety procedures to help avoid coronavirus transmission. Throughout the pandemic, healthcare workers have continued to use personal protective equipment to safeguard themselves and patients, so patients can feel comfortable in scheduling necessary in-person appointments. Additionally, Magnolia members can consult with their doctor using telehealth services to determine the risk and comfort with scheduling an in-person mammogram.

To help ease the uncertainty of clinic visits, Magnolia encourages people to take steps that can further help protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are a few safety steps that can help the entire family prepare for in-person visits:

  • Before scheduling a doctor appointment, call the clinic or check its website to find out what is being done to keep people safe during the pandemic.
  • Follow standard precautions during the doctor visit: wear a face mask, wash hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer, and cover mouth while coughing or use a tissue when sneezing.
  • Practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of at least six feet from others (this may be indicated by markings on the floor).
  • Avoid contact with frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, elevator surfaces, and touchpads. Be mindful of the surfaces young children touch or use.
  • Use touchless payment options such as a mobile payment system. If that is not an option, use credit cards, if possible.

Magnolia can help members connect with their primary care physician, either through telehealth services or in-person visits. Members can use the "Find a Provider" tool at findaprovider.magnoliahealthplan.com or call their Magnolia representative at 1-866-912-6285 (Relay 711). For more information about Magnolia services and benefits, please visit magnoliahealthplan.com.

About Magnolia Health

Magnolia Health is a long-term solution to help the state of Mississippi enhance care for Medicaid recipients, while most effectively managing taxpayer dollars. A physician-driven, Mississippi-based Coordinated Care Organization (CCO), Magnolia is backed by its parent company, Centene Corporation (Centene). Centene has more than 30 years of experience in Medicaid and other government-funded programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and long-term care. For more information about Magnolia, visit www.magnoliahealthplan.com.

  1. https://www.ehrn.org/delayed-cancer-screenings-a-second-look/
  2. https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/cancer-screening-guidelines/american-cancer-society-guidelines-for-the-early-detection-of-cancer.html#:~:text=Women%20ages%2040%20to%2044,or%20can%20continue%20yearly%20screening

 

Cision View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/magnolia-health-urges-breast-cancer-screenings-after-delays-due-to-covid-19-pandemic-301161481.html

SOURCE Magnolia Health



Back to top
| Back to home page
Video

White House Live Stream
LIVE VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY
alsharpton Rev. Al Sharpton
9 to 11 am EST
jjackson Rev. Jesse Jackson
10 to noon CST


Video

LIVE BROADCASTS
Sounds Make the News ®
WAOK-Urban
Atlanta - WAOK-Urban
KPFA-Progressive
Berkley / San Francisco - KPFA-Progressive
WVON-Urban
Chicago - WVON-Urban
KJLH - Urban
Los Angeles - KJLH - Urban
WKDM-Mandarin Chinese
New York - WKDM-Mandarin Chinese
WADO-Spanish
New York - WADO-Spanish
WBAI - Progressive
New York - WBAI - Progressive
WOL-Urban
Washington - WOL-Urban

Listen to United Natiosns News