Humboldt Trinity HealthCare (HTH) has received new funding from the National Breast Cancer Foundation to continue providing free and low-cost breast screening services in partnership with Mad River Community Hospital.
In the past year, the program has helped over two hundred women in Humboldt County receive mammograms and follow-up imaging they otherwise could not afford, addressing one of the most significant barriers to early detection: cost.
“This program is about making sure women don’t have to choose between their health and putting food on the table or paying their rent,” says Steve Engle, Vice-Chair of Humboldt Trinity HealthCare. “When financial barriers are removed, people are able to get care sooner — and that can save lives.”
In rural communities such as Humboldt County, access to timely and affordable screening can be problematic. “One in eight women will experience breast cancer, so early detection is key to saving lives. This program helps ensure women can receive screening and diagnostic imaging without delay. Through its partnership with Mad River Community Hospital, patients can access services including mammogram and breast ultrasounds. Even when results are normal, the reassurance can be life changing.
Getting help is easy. If you or someone you know needs free breast cancer screenings, please contact the Mad River Community Hospital Imaging Department at (707) 826-8266. To learn more about Humboldt Trinity HealthCare, visit humboldttrinityhealthcare.org