To close 2012 with a bang, Women's Health Outreach had a wildly successful mobile screening event at the Wild Rose on December 8th. Sixteen women received free mammograms and Pap tests, twelve of whom were uninsured.
Here's what some of the attendees said about why they came to the screening:
The next Wild Rose screening will take place in November of 2013. Look for updates and information on how to sign up in the coming months!
The Swedish mobile van
One of our wonderful mammogram recipients
Our fabulous volunteers
Here's what some of the attendees said about why they came to the screening:
“I think this is a great idea...I love this program.”
“I only have a catastrophic insurance plan. My friend and I were both nervous about getting mammograms. But this is at the Wild Rose, and feels really queer-friendly.”
“I don’t have medical insurance. The quotes I get are $800 a month. This is a wonderful program.”
“Health services should be available to everyone, regardless of finances.”
“I’m 40. Mammograms are expensive. But I have a family history of breast cancer, and I thought, ‘I should do this.’”
The next Wild Rose screening will take place in November of 2013. Look for updates and information on how to sign up in the coming months!
Special thanks to Erika Langley for taking pictures and gathering quotes for us!
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