The ACR now offers a toolkit of free, downloadable and customizable resources to help you and your referring providers reconnect with women ages 40 and older to schedule yearly mammograms postponed by the CDC-recommended COVID-19 non-urgent care shutdown. This toolkit includes:
- Should I Still Get A Mammogram This Year? — Pamphlet explains to women why they should now schedule their mammogram and outlines changes to the screening process due to COVID-19.
- ACR Guidelines for the Resumption of Breast Cancer Screening — Guidance to help providers safely and effectively resume screening following the COVID-19 shutdown.
- Screening Women at Elevated Risk for Breast Cancer — Pamphlet explains to providers which factors increase breast cancer risk and how these women may need to be screened.
- Template letters to send to both patients and referring providers informing them of your updated procedures and precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These letters can be used and updated with your letterhead.
- Template 1 - Reassurance Letter
- Template 2 - Return to Screening Letter
- Template 3 - Postponed Screening Letter
- Template 4 - Referring Provider Letter
- Patient Safety Infographic — Share with patients to let them know what they can expect when scheduling their mammogram and how you will help keep them safe.
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Handout for Patients — Help patients understand their risk.
- Direct your patients to MammographySavesLives.org for information on resuming mammography safely.