Scheduling a Mammogram at Intermountain Health is as Easy as Booking a Dinner Reservation
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Intermountain Health doctors say every woman over age 40 should have an annual mammogram SALT LAKE CITY, UT · United States (PRUnderground) October 20, 2026 Booking a restaurant reservation is as simple as finding open times and clicking a button on a mobile device. Thanks to recent upgrades at Intermountain Health, scheduling an annual mammogram appointment is nearly as easy. “For many women one of the biggest hurdles to getting their annual screening is taking that first step and booking an appointment,” said Eugene Kim, MD, system chief of breast imaging at Intermountain Health. “By making it so easy our hope is to get women in faster and at a time that works for their busy schedules.” Instead of calling in to see what times are available, women can go online to look at all nearby facilities offering mammograms and find what appointment times are open. A few clicks later and their appointment is booked. “The best part is seeing appointment openings near you that may not be at the Intermountain Hospital you normally go to,” said Dr. Kim. “If the place you normally go only has openings a couple of weeks out, you may be able to find an appointment the next day at another hospital.” For some women, they don’t want to go to a different facility because they want their same radiologist. Dr. Kim notes the same radiologist who reviews...
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Utah has some of the lowest mammogram rates in the country and doctors are hopeful this new scheduling system will improve those screening numbers.
