SACRAMENTO – In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sutter Health’s diagnostic imaging centers across the Sacramento region are dedicating every Saturday in October for a very special occasion—free digital screening mammograms for uninsured women who are 40 years of age or older.
“Early detection can lead to a longer, healthier life,” said Barbara White, M.D., Sutter Diagnostic Imaging radiologist who specializes in women’s imaging. “Unfortunately, some women view mammograms as ‘optional,’ especially those without insurance. At Sutter, we want to help create better access for those seeking care and put them on a path toward wellness.”
The free digital screening mammograms will take place 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Oncology nurse navigators and/or Sutter Cancer Center staff will be on hand as well to help answer questions about breast health and breast self-exams. To qualify for the free screening, women must be uninsured and call in advance to the location of their choice to make an appointment:
October 6
Sutter Diagnostic and Women’s Imaging, Roseville
2 Medical Plaza, Suite 105
Roseville, CA 95661
877-515-0053
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Women’s Imaging
11815 Education St.
Auburn, CA 95602
530-886-6562
October 13
Sutter Elk Grove Imaging
8170 Laguna Blvd., Suite 112
Elk Grove, CA 95758
916-691-5922
October 20
Sutter Amador Hospital Diagnostic Imaging
200 Mission Blvd.
Jackson, CA 95642
209-223-7560
October 20
Sutter Fairfield Imaging
2700 Low Court
Fairfield, CA 94534
707-432-2500
Sutter Vallejo Imaging
100 Hospital Dr., 2nd Fl.
Vallejo, CA 94589
707-551-3610
Sutter Women’s Imaging, Capitol Pavilion
2725 Capitol Ave., Suite 104
Sacramento, CA 95816
877-515-0053
October 27
Sutter Davis Imaging
2020 Sutter Pl., Suite 102
Davis, CA 95616
530-747-5030
Women will receive their results from Sutter Diagnostic Imaging within several days after their visit. Sutter Diagnostic Imaging will work to connect women who have an abnormal result to local not-for-profit agencies with which Sutter regularly partners so patients may take next steps and receive follow-up care.
“As part of our not-for-profit mission, we are thrilled to offer screenings to community members who need them, but it is a source of personal pride that we’ve taken our commitment to the community even further by connecting people with insurance enrollment and medical home bases,” added Holly Harper, community benefits manager for Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region.
Sutter’s Free Mammography Day was spearheaded at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital in 2009, where in two years’ time about 70 uninsured women were given free mammograms. Inspired by the feedback and success of the program, Sutter Diagnostic Imaging expanded it to its other locations in Davis, Elk Grove, Roseville and Sacramento in 2011, and in Fairfield, Jackson and Vallejo in 2012. A total of 168 women were seen last year.
Caring. Comfort. Comprehensive. At Sutter Diagnostic Imaging, we believe it’s important to ensure that our services evolve to keep pace with technology so you receive the benefit of improved results and greater comfort. Our goal is to minimize stress and uncertainty, which is also why we offer conveniently located imaging centers throughout the Greater Sacramento area and three specialized Women’s Imaging centers in Sacramento, Auburn and Roseville. For more information about Sutter Diagnostic Imaging centers, call 877-515-0053 or visitwww.checksutterfirst.org/