Woman’s Hospital, 100 Woman’s Way in Baton Rouge, launched a second mobile health unit to bring 3D mammograms to 37 parishes and two Mississippi counties.
The unit is equipped with a state of the art mammogram device. The scans from the machine will be delivered electronically to Women’s Hospital’s main campus.
“Each year, our coaches make hundreds of trips providing thousands of mammograms to women who otherwise might not receive one,” Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas said.
Dr. Claire Roberts, a radiologist at Woman’s Hospital, is part of the team that will be traveling to bring 3D mammogram scans to Louisiana and Mississippi communities.
Dr. Claire Roberts, a radiologist at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge for nine years, is part of the team that will be traveling across the state and Mississippi bringing 3D mammogram scans to communities.
The bright pink health bus is one of two in rotation with Woman’s Hospital. The pair of mobile units have a set schedule to visit libraries, community centers and more locations across the state.
Although appointments are encouraged, walk-in patients are welcome.
Along with the driver, a technician who runs the scans will travel on the bus. If a patient has any notable indications of concern, the team will refer the patient to either a Woman’s Hospital physician or a physician near them.
This mobile unit is meant to bring access to preventative care to communities across the state.
The mobile mammogram unit from Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge is equipped with a state of the art mammogram device.
The Foundation for Woman’s is an extension of Woman’s Hospital that provides philanthropic support.
“Foundation for Woman’s is deeply grateful to our generous donors whose support made this new mobile mammography coach possible,” said Ali Landry, president and chief philanthropy officer. “Together, this $1 million investment will help eliminate barriers and ensure every woman receives the care she deserves.”
Here is the schedule for the mobile unit’s stops in June:
- Wednesday, June 4, at 303 W. Port St., St. Martinville. Call (337) 394-3097 to schedule.
- Thursday, June 5, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, 16874 La. 43, Greensburg. Call (225) 222-6111 to schedule.
- Monday, June 9, Behind Bertrand’s Pharmacy, 1943 S Burnside Ave., Gonzales. Call (225) 924-8268 to schedule.
- Tuesday, June 10, at Northpoint Family Health, 18901 Greenwell Springs Rd., Greenwell Springs. Call (225) 924-8268 to schedule.
- Friday, June 20, at Assumption Parish Community Hospital, 135 La. 402, Napoleonville. Call (985) 369-4265 to schedule.
The ongoing schedule is released monthly. Organizations can request a visit online at Woman’s Hospital or by calling (225) 231-5658.
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