Prévent’TIMM Mobile Screening Truck Brings Cancer Prevention to Residents of Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Residents of Bagnères-de-Bigorre will have access to vital cancer screenings thanks to the Prévent’TIMM mobile screening unit. The truck offers free or reimbursed mammography and cervical cancer screenings, bringing preventative healthcare directly to the Hautes-Pyrénées region.
What is Prévent’TIMM?
Prévent’TIMM is a mobile unit dedicated to organized screening for breast, cervical, and colon cancers, as well as general health prevention initiatives. It is operated by the Department of Hautes-Pyrénées and the ARS 65 (Regional Health Agency), in partnership with the CPAM (Health Insurance Fund), the MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole), SELAS Dépistage Barousse Pyrénées, CETIR, and local healthcare professionals including general practitioners, and midwives. https://preventimm.fr/
Screening Schedule and Location
The Prévent’TIMM truck will be in Bagnères-de-Bigorre on April 20, 2026. Additional dates include July 21 and October 12, 2026. https://www.nrpyrenees.fr/2026/02/17/preventtimm-propose-un-depistage-mobile-sur-le-territoire-13230734.php It will also be available in Campan on March 26, July 6, and October 26, 2026.
Available Screenings and Eligibility
Breast Cancer Screening (Mammography)
Mammography is available for women aged 50 to 74 who have not had a mammogram in the last 22 months and are not currently being monitored for personal or family history of breast cancer or a specific breast pathology. https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/03/23/preventtimm-le-depistage-des-cancers-au-plus-pres-des-habitants-de-la-cchb-13288693.php The appointment includes a mammogram and a clinical breast exam. Patients should bring their identity card, health insurance card, and any previous mammogram reports and images, if available. The procedure is fully covered by Health Insurance.
Cervical Cancer Screening (Smear)
Cervical cancer screening (smear) is available for women aged 25 to 65 who have not had screening for 3 years (between 25 and 30) or 5 years (between 30 and 65) and are not currently being monitored for a history of cervical cancer or a related pathology. https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/03/23/preventtimm-le-depistage-des-cancers-au-plus-pres-des-habitants-de-la-cchb-13288693.php The appointment includes a screening consultation and the smear itself. A co-pay of €12.74 is required, payable by check or cash, and is fully reimbursed by supplemental health insurance.
Making an Appointment
Appointments can be made through Doctolib or by phone at 07 50 75 09 69. https://preventimm.fr/ For questions, contact contact@depistagebp.fr or 07 50 75 09 69.
More Information
The complete schedule and additional information are available on the Prévent’TIMM website: https://preventimm.fr/