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