Breast screening is the latest medical service to return to Dubbo after being suspended as part of coronavirus safety measures.
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Meg O'Brien the manager of BreastScreen NSW Greater Western said the service would again be available at the Dubbo Hospital clinic from this week.
She said safety measures would be in place to protect women being tested, staff and the community.
Ms O'Brien said that included pre-screening questions around personal health and travel, limiting the number of people in the clinic, practising social distancing and providing hand sanitiser in waiting rooms.
She said there also be a minimal contact check-in process and additional cleaning of equipment and commonly used surfaces.
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Ms O'Brien said a screening mammogram was one of the most important things women aged 50-74 could do for their health.
"Detecting breast cancer early increases your chance of survival while reducing the likelihood of invasive treatment, such as mastectomy or chemotherapy," she said.
It is recommended women in the age group have a two-yearly screening.
"Bringing this vital service to Dubbo means more local women can be screened. Life gets busy and we want women to make their health a priority," she said.
To book a mammogram with BreastScreen NSW, call 13 20 50 or visit book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au.
Meanwhile the health service said restrictions were still in place for people visiting patients in hospital.
Western NSW Local Health District director of public health Priscilla Stanley said visits were limited.
"We understand it is frustrating but visits by school-aged or young visitors are not encouraged due to difficulty in supervising and ensuring social distancing," she said.
"If your child does not need medical attention it is advised not to bring them to the hospital. Check with your health service if you are unsure."
Ms Stanley also said people who had returned from Victoria or overseas in the past 14 days were not to visit people in hospital.
She said safety was the first priority.