WakeMed, Raleigh Radiology, and Siemens Healthineers mark five years of expanding access to breast cancer screenings

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) —In their continued commitment to improving community health, WakeMed, Raleigh Radiology, and Siemens Healthineers are celebrating five years of partnership to provide no-cost 3D mammography screenings to uninsured women in the greater Triangle area, coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Since the program’s inception in 2022, it has successfully provided no-cost mammograms to 1,280 women, effectively eliminating financial barriers that can hinder access to early breast cancer detection. This October, the organizations will maintain their mission by bringing the Siemens Healthineers mobile mammography bus to WakeMed Raleigh Medical Park.

Mobile mammography screenings will begin Monday, October 5, and will be available to uninsured women aged 40 and older. The bus will be stationed at WakeMed Raleigh Medical Park, located at 23 Sunnybrook Road, offering screenings during the following hours:

– Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

– Saturday, October 10: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

– Monday, October 12 – Thursday, October 15: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

Over the past four years, the mobile screening initiative has seen increasing participation, with 258 screenings conducted in 2022, 305 in 2023, 387 in 2024, and 330 in 2025, totaling 1,280 opportunities for women to receive vital health screenings they might otherwise forgo.

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Mammography is a critical tool for the early detection of breast cancer, capable of identifying changes in breast tissue before they are physically discernible. However, many women encounter financial and logistical barriers that inhibit their ability to receive timely screenings, which can delay diagnosis and treatment. This program directly addresses those challenges by providing accessible, state-of-the-art imaging services at no cost.

program began in 2022, it has provided no-cost mammograms to 1,280 women, 

Interested participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance. To secure a spot for a mammogram, visit here or call 919-350-1317 for registration assistance.

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