WakeMed and Siemens Healthineers Bring Vital Mammography Screenings to the Community During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

No-cost 3D mammograms available to uninsured women Oct. 21 – Oct. 31 in mobile mammography suite at WakeMed Raleigh Medical Park 

RALEIGH, N.C. (October 7, 2024) – WakeMed, Raleigh Radiology and Siemens Healthineers, a leading medical device company and imaging innovator, are once again teaming up to bring 3D mammography screenings to the community. This is the third year WakeMed, Raleigh Radiology and Siemens Healthineers have partnered to offer no-cost mammography screenings to the greater Triangle area. Last year, 305 women received the potentially life-saving screening.

Starting Monday, October 21, uninsured women over 40 can receive a no-cost 3D mammogram in the state-of-the-art Siemens Healthineers mobile mammography bus parked at WakeMed’s Raleigh Medical Park, located at 23 Sunnybrook Road. Mammograms will be available Monday, October 21 through Saturday, October 26 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily) and Monday, October 28 through Thursday, Oct. 31 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily). The screenings are free and open to uninsured women over the age of 40 who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months. Registration is strongly encouraged.

The mobile mammography partnership with Siemens Healthineers is part of WakeMed’s ongoing commitment to provide the community with greater access to critical breast cancer screenings and diagnostic tools to support early detection and intervention. Mammography plays a central part in early detection of breast cancer because it shows changes in the breast up to two years before a patient or physician can feel them.

Cancer disproportionately affects the underserved, underinsured and uninsured. Socioeconomic barriers to vital healthcare needs, like cancer screenings, often result in a late-stage cancer diagnosis.

“Early detection is essential when diagnosing, treating cancer, and potentially saving lives. It is also essential to reach and connect with populations that have challenges that prevent routine medical tests and screenings. The earlier we can detect a problem, the better the chances are for both survival and remission,” said Dr. Brian Klausner, a physician and medical director for WakeMed’s Community Population Health program, which works to improve the health of uninsured and homeless patient populations.

“Siemens Healthineers is proud to work with WakeMed for a third year to offer local women access to our advanced digital mammography technology, which has been specifically designed to help ensure a more comfortable screening experience,” said Felicia Kurtz, senior vice president of Advanced Therapies and executive sponsor for Healthcare Access at Siemens Healthineers North America.

Both WakeMed and Raleigh Radiology—WakeMed’s imaging partner—are designated Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Raleigh Radiology will review all scans taken during the mobile mammogram event and consult with WakeMed doctors on any necessary next steps.

Registration for screenings is strongly encouraged. To register for a mammogram, visit: https://www.wakemed.org/care-and-services/imaging-services/mobile-mammography-event with questions, or to register via phone, call 919-350-1317.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and throughout the year, we encourage women to take action for early detection. Insured women can schedule their annual screening mammogram at one of WakeMed’s Outpatient Imaging locations via the WakeMed MyChart patient portal or online.

About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed is a not-for-profit health care system founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all. WakeMed’s 1,003-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, including three full-service hospitals, eight emergency departments, a dedicated Children’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Hospital, two exceptional Trauma Centers—a Level I Trauma Center in Raleigh and a Level III Trauma Center in Cary, and more than 165 physician and physical therapy practice offices. WakeMed’s mission-driven team includes more than 11,400 employees, 1,200 volunteers and 1,300 affiliated physicians, along with the more than 800 physicians and advanced practice providers with WakeMed Physician Practices—all representing the best minds and the biggest hearts and the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org or follow WakeMed on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Siemens Healthineers AG

Siemens Healthineers pioneers breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. The company is a global provider of healthcare equipment, solutions and services, with activities in more than 180 countries and direct representation in more than 70. The group comprises Siemens Healthineers AG, listed as SHL in Frankfurt, Germany, and its subsidiaries. As a leading medical technology company, Siemens Healthineers is committed to improving access to healthcare for underserved communities worldwide and is striving to overcome the most threatening diseases. The company is principally active in the areas of imaging, diagnostics, cancer care and minimally invasive therapies, augmented by digital technology and artificial intelligence. In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, Siemens Healthineers had approximately 71,000 employees worldwide and generated revenue of around €21.7 billion. Further information is available at http://www.siemens-healthineers.com/. 

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Media Contacts

Kristin Kelly 
WakeMed
919-350-5921

Jeff Bell
Siemens Healthineers
484-868-9876

Email:
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jeffrey.t.bell@siemens-healthineers.com