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8 News Now again promotes mammogram caravan in Las Vegas

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A local TV station is drawing attention to a mammogram caravan event as part of its Las Vegas Now coverage, underscoring ongoing breast-cancer screening outreach.

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Breast-cancer screening outreach is getting another local boost. 8 News Now is promoting the 10th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram, a community event that points residents toward prevention and early detection.

The station’s coverage did not include the full event logistics in the source provided, but the fact that it is being highlighted as a 10th annual effort suggests a long-running local push with staying power. In a city where health care access can feel fragmented, recurring screening events can serve as an important bridge.

For newcomers, the takeaway is simple: Las Vegas has a steady stream of community health programming, and some of it is organized around mobile or pop-up outreach rather than a single clinic address. That can make these events especially useful for people who are still learning the local health landscape.

Details & information: The event is featured by 8 News Now at 10th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram.

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