Have you ever seen a big pink coach parked outside an office or church and wondered what it takes to bring mammograms right to the community? Candice Saxton is the person behind making those visits happen.

She’s built programs that:

• Help women get breast screenings where they work and live
• Guide uninsured women through every step
• Make it easier for busy people to prioritize their health

Candice is here to explain what it takes to host a mobile mammography day and why it matters. 

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Key Questions Answered

1. What is the mobile mammography program at The Rose and who oversees it?

2. How did Candice Saxton become involved with The Rose and its mobile program?

3. What is the Empower Her program?

4. What qualifies someone as a “sponsored” woman in this program?

5. Who can host a mobile mammography site, and what are the requirements?

6. Why is pre-registration so important for mobile mammography days?

7. What age and qualifications are required for a woman to get a screening on the mobile unit?

8. What’s the difference between a screening and a diagnostic exam, and what services are offered on the coach?

9. How does The Rose handle uninsured women who don’t have a current primary care provider for required screening orders?

10. How far in advance should organizations schedule a mobile mammography visit, and why can’t all requests be met in October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)?

11. How does the mobile mammography experience compare to The Rose’s center-based services?

12. What impact has the mobile program had on women’s participation in mammography?

13. Can the mobile coaches go to school districts, and how are those programs organized?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 "Mobile Mammography Outreach Explained"

06:04 Coach Access Assessment Process

07:26 July Donation Match Opportunity

12:18 Expanding Partnerships and Growth

14:10 Site Facilitator Role Overview

18:40 Unexpected Mobile Day Initiative

20:49 Encouraging Participation in Health Screenings

22:58 Alief ISD Partnership Collaboration

26:30 Crucial Importance

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