Hollywood YMCA To Offer Free Breast Cancer Screenings

HOLLYWOOD, CA — YMCA's across Los Angeles will launch a six-week program offering uninsured women free breast cancer screenings. Screenings will take 15 minutes, and will provide a referral to a licensed doctor or medical professional for follow-up care.

The Hollywood YMCA will host screenings on January 21 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m at 1553 N. Schrader Blvd. Attendees can RSVP at alineaevents.com/ymca-2021, but walk-ups will also be accepted.

"This program is part of the Y's continuing effort to make sure our community members are able to get the necessary services to maintain a healthy lifestyle," said Mario Valenzuela, vice president of equity and inclusion for the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.

Find the full list of screening locations and times below.

— Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA, 4801 E. 58th St., Maywood, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Jan. 16 and Feb. 1

— Anderson Munger Family YMCA, 4301 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 20

— Hollywood YMCA, 1553 N. Schrader Blvd., Hollywood, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 21

— Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, 2900 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 25, Feb. 11 and Feb. 24

— Collins & Katz Family YMCA, 1466 S. Westgate Ave., Los Angeles, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 2

— Antelope Valley Family YMCA, 43001 10th Street West, Lancaster, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 16

— Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center, 9900 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 17

— Crenshaw Family YMCA, 3820 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 23

— Wilmington YMCA,1127 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 25.

City News Service contributed to this report.