Huntsman Cancer Institute offers mobile cancer screening throughout the state of Utah. The Mobile Cancer Screening and Education Clinics are a collaboration between Huntsman Cancer Institute and Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health (U of U Health).
These state-of-the-art clinics on wheels brings Huntsman Cancer Institute's expertise and the latest screening technology to all Utah residents—in distant and rural communities, as well as underserved urban areas. Employers, community organizations, and church groups can schedule visits.
Services Offered
Service includes breast cancer screening from trained radiology technologists and prevention education from community health educators.
- 3D Mammography
- Tailored information on how to prevent cancers and ways to reduce the risk of getting cancer
Learn more about cancer screening guidelines.
Equipment
The 45-foot-long mobile clinics are loaded with the latest equipment:
- 3D mammography machine—exactly the same as in Huntsman Cancer Institute's hospital, and other Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health mammography clinics
- ADA compliant lift
- Private changing rooms
- Waiting and education area
Certified technicians perform mammograms. Board-certified radiologists review the results. Health educators provide cancer prevention and risk information.
Follow-up Care
The mobile clinic refers patients who need follow-up care to Huntsman Cancer Institute and U of U Health diagnostic facilities:
Schedule a Visit from the Screening Bus
What types of organizations can schedule a visit?
- Community-based organizations
- Community clinics and health care systems
- Nonprofit organizations
- Religious and civic groups
- Businesses
- Residential facilities such as assisted living and nursing homes
We can schedule visits for most groups that have at least 10-20 women aged 40+ who need mammograms.
Insurance Information
Any woman aged 40+ with insurance that covers Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah facilities can have a mammogram on the screening bus.
Women who are low-income, uninsured, or underinsured, and meet certain guidelines, may qualify for vouchers from the . Call 1-800-717-1811 for more information about vouchers.
Contact Us
Lynette Phillips
801-597-6080
lynette.phillips@hci.utah.edu