Baptist to host mobile mammography events

Sept. 24, 2024 – Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month early with several mobile mammography community events in September and October.  

Baptist’s mobile mammography unit helps bridge the gap for early breast cancer detection through accessible screening services, educational materials, and other community resources. Research has shown early diagnosis of breast cancer significantly improves patient outcomes.

“Breast cancer continues to be the second leading cause of cancer death among women,” said Jennifer Martinez, administrative director at Baptist Women’s Health Center. “We hope making mammography services more accessible through Baptist’s mobile mammography unit will make it easier for women to get mammograms, make their breast health a priority, and help save more women’s lives.”  

Baptist partners with various community groups, including community health centers, nonprofit organizations, assisted living and retirement facilities, and churches, to provide convenient locations for mobile mammography services. Businesses can also request the mobile mammography unit provide screening mammograms at their locations. No cost is associated with requesting the mobile unit, and most insurance plans cover mammography. Grant funds are also available for those without insurance who qualify.

Baptist’s community mobile mammography events for September and October include the following:

• Sept. 26: Baptist’s mobile mammography unit will provide on-the-spot screenings at Knowledge Quest at 1044 S. Third St. from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Survivors will share their stories and educate attendees about breast cancer resources available in the community. Knowledge Quest is a nonprofit that helps families and youth in South Memphis through various educational programs.
• Sept. 28: Mobile breast cancer screening services will be available at Gray’s Creek Church at 3141 Inglewood Place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Oct.5: Baptist’s mobile mammography unit will be on-site at the annual UT-TSU Shelby County Extension Community Health Fair at Orange Mound Senior Center at 2590 Park Ave. from 8 a.m. to noon. This year’s event will offer Zumba sessions, food trucks, giveaways, and other health resources. 

For more information, please visit baptistonline.org/locations/mobile-mammography or call 901-227-PINK to schedule an appointment.