The mobile mammography screening program at the HCHD provides access to screening mammograms to women through a partnership with Rex Mobile Mammography. The goal is to provide access to 3D screening mammograms to women who have difficulties accessing healthcare due to socio-economic obstacles. The Health Department holds 14 screenings a year with the capacity to screen 280 patients. Screenings are held each month for women age 35 and older with a priority population of uninsured, and women from historically marginalized populations.

Women from racial and ethnic minority groups and who are uninsured are screened at a disproportionally low rate. We serve women age 35 and older through the mobile mammography screening program with an emphasis on uninsured and women of marginalized communities. The goal is to provide access to underserved community members. Funding assistance is available for women who meet program specific criteria.

Despite strong scientific evidence indicating the effectiveness of breast cancer screening and universal recommendation of expert groups, surveys routinely show underutilization of mammography among eligible women. The goal of the mobile mammography screening program is to increasing utilization of women obtaining screenings. The priority population we serve is minority women, and women who are uninsured. We will provide access to screening mammograms for women age 35 and older. Screening for breast cancer with a mammogram reduces death rates. The Rex Mammography Assistance Program is designed to help uninsured
women, Rex Healthcare Foundation provides funding assistance for women that are uninsured and in need of a screening mammogram, eligibility is based on income and household size.
 

Progress in 2023

In 2023, the HCHD provided access to 12 mobile mammography screenings with the capacity to screen 240 women. Approximately, 183 women were scheduled and 165 were screened. Overall, 90% of the women scheduled kept their screening appointment.

Approximately 64% of the women screened were ethnic and racial minorities. The percent of women screened by race/ethnicity includes 32% White, 42% African American, 23% Hispanic, and 3% other. Approximately 35% of the women screened were uninsured. Funding assistance is provided for women who meet program criteria through Rex Mammography Assistance program.

Progress in 2024

In 2024, HCHD provided access to 10 screenings with the capacity to screen 200 women.  Approximately, 150 women were scheduled and 132 were screened.  The program had a show rate of 88%.  Approximately 64% of women screened identified as ethnic and racial minorities.  The percent of women screened by race/ethnicity includes 34% white, 41% African American, 23% Hispanic, and 2% Other.  30% of patients were uninsured.