Mammo A Go-Go Expands Breast Cancer Screening Access

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. While early detection through mammography can significantly improve outcomes, access to screening remains a challenge for many women due to:

• Transportation barriers
• Financial constraints
• Lack of time
• Language accessibility

To close this care gap, HealthPartners and Park Nicollet Health Services introduced the Mammo A Go-Go program — a mobile mammography solution designed to deliver breast cancer screening directly into communities that need it most.

Mammo A Go-Go is a mobile breast imaging unit created through a partnership with the Jane Brattain Breast Center and community organizations. Its goal is to offer high-quality, compassionate screening in a convenient setting for patients who may otherwise delay or miss mammograms.

Service Highlights:

• • Operates throughout the Twin Cities metro area
  • Serves 13 Park Nicollet clinics
  • Attends local health and outreach events
  • Average screening time: under 15 minutes
  • On-site interpreters available to assist non-English speakers

For health systems looking to launch similar outreach efforts, Shared Medical Services provides scalable, customizable mobile mammography units tailored for underserved and rural populations.

✅ 30,000+ mammograms performed
✅ 41% of patients in 2021 required interpreter services
✅ 25+ cancers detected in 2020 alone through the mobile unit

By meeting patients where they are — literally — the program removes key barriers and improves early detection rates, particularly for women of color and low-income populations.

Mammo A Go-Go is a case study in how mobile imaging solutions drive community health forward. These units:

• Boost breast cancer screening rates
• Reach patients who may lack access to fixed-site imaging
• Empower early intervention and better clinical outcomes

For more information, contact:
Angela Nelson – angela.nelson1@parknicollet.com

Sources:
Park Nicollet Health Services – Mammo A Go-Go Program Overview

Media Contact:
Blake Kenney
Senior Marketing Specialist
Shared Medical Services, Inc.
Phone: (608) 910-1332
Email: contactsms@sharedmed.com