mobile mammography
Early Detection Across Northern Minnesota
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women today, affecting nearly 100 women in our region each year.
While mammograms are the first line of defense for detecting breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages, research shows that many women forgo these essential screenings due to barriers such as proximity to a local health care facility, lack of transportation, cost and other factors.
Together, we can help change that. Because where you live should never determine the state of your health.
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Make a Difference Close to Home
Join us in providing greater access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings with our new 3D Mobile Mammography unit, the first-ever mobile mammography service to be offered for the Bemidji region.
Early Detection for Successful Outcomes
- Our Mobile Mammography service will add over 1,100 screenings each year, with appointments typically taking less than 25 minutes, eliminating the need for patients to take a day off work
- Low dose 3D mammograms detect breast cancer at its earliest stages
- In 2023, 76% of breast cancers diagnosed at Edith Sanford in Bemidji were caught at stage 0 or stage 1 when most treatable
- Increasing breast cancer rates among underserved populations highlight the need for accessible mammography services
- The Mobile Mammography unit is expected to increase screening rates among underserved women by up to 5%.
Help Launch Phase One
With your support, we can bring the latest 3D mammography technology to more women in our region, saving more lives by October 2025, in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Phase one of our Mobile Mammography plan includes Walker, Bagley, Blackduck, Cass Lake, and Park Rapids, with additional locations to be added later.
Give for Mobile Mammography
We need your support to bring Mobile Mammography services to northern Minnesota. 100% of your gift through the Sanford Health Foundation will fund a state-of-the-art Mobile Mammography unit for the Bemidji region, providing lifesaving services to women in our communities.
A limited number of naming opportunities are available. Contact Emily Aitken at emily.aitken@sanfordhealth.org or (218) 333-5505 to discuss how your family or business can support and receive recognition that celebrates the impact of your generosity.
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