TEAMING UP WITH SUTTER HEALTH

PROVIDING MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES

The Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, part of Sutter Health’s not-for-profit integrated network of care, in 2020 launched a mobile mammography van to provide convenient access to screening mammography services for underserved women and to help improve early detection of breast cancer. We have partnered with Sutter Health to offer onsite mobile mammography services to our patients, and hosted the van’s inaugural screening event in December, which was enthusiastically received by physicians, patients and local media.

The van is equipped with 3D mammography (digital breast tomosynthesis) and offers a comfortable waiting area as well as a private changing and exam room. The mobile unit was made possible by a grant from Peter Read, co-founder of Grocery Outlet, in honor of his wife Carol Ann Read who passed away from breast cancer, and a Sutter match grant.

Sutter Health is a long-time community partner and supporter of the Order of Malta Clinic, and has played an instrumental role in helping our team provide access to preventative care for many patients in need.

Having this mobile mammography van, in partnership with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Sutter Health, means so much to our clinic. Bringing this technology to those who are underserved means the world to them. Having the mobile van here is a godsend.

Maria Gamulo-Owen, NP, RN

Nurse Supervisor, Order of MaltaClinic of Northern California

It’s life-saving for me. They took the time to call me, to send me a paper. They do everything for me.

Sandra Navarette

Patient, Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California