Penn Medicine is yet again expanding its cancer screening accessibility by introducing a new 34-foot mobile mammogram van.
The van is equipped with the latest 3D mammogram technology and will provide free screenings at community sites throughout the Philadelphia region year-round.
“We are thrilled to introduce Penn Medicine’s first mobile mammogram van, something we’ve been looking forward to—and the community has been asking us for,” said Brian Englander, MD, the Robert E. Campbell Professor of Radiology and chairman of Radiology at Pennsylvania Hospital.
He continues on to say, “When we bring our mammography services directly to community partners and events, we can make lifesaving breast cancer screenings more accessible for all.”
The first stop for the van will be at Penn Medicine’s free community health fair, which will be held in West Philadelphia on Sunday, July 13.
At the fair, attendees can take advantage of a wide range of free health screenings and educational resources.
In addition to breast cancer screening mammograms, providers from Penn Medicine and the Abramson Cancer Center will offer complimentary take-home colon cancer screening kits, PSA blood tests for prostate cancer, lung cancer risk assessments, ultrasound screenings for liver and vascular health, eye and throat exams, and checks for diabetes and high blood pressure.
Those interested in liver health screenings should fast for three hours before their ultrasound.
This family-friendly event, featuring engaging activities for all ages, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Compassion CDC Community Center, located at 6150 Cedar Avenue.