Neiman Institute infographic: Where the mammography access is (and isn’t)

Dave Pearson | | Health Imaging | Womens Imaging

The smallest state has the highest percentage of hospitals with access to mammography. The second-smallest state has the lowest percentage. And the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute lets the visual do the talking in an infographic posted Aug. 10.

Check it out: 

Hospital Access to Mammography in 2014

Dave Pearson
Dave Pearson

Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

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