Women across Connecticut are being urged to schedule breast cancer screenings, with the state health department stressing that early detection saves lives. They point to a program offering free or low-cost mammograms for women with little or no insurance. The Department of Public Health says Connecticut ranks among the top states for screening rates, with more than 12,000 no-cost mammograms provided over the past five years. Information is available at online www.ct.gov/dph/screening