Uninsured and underinsured women in the Philadelphia region often experience challenges when trying to receive a mammogram. With limited access to health services that could catch cancer early, this underserved community is 60 percent more likely to die from breast cancer.
Program
Penn Medicine Breast Health Initiative
Location
Philadelphia
Health Need
Primary & Preventive Care
Primary & Preventive Care
Funded with Support From
Program
Penn Medicine Breast Health Initiative
Location
Philadelphia
Health Need
Primary & Preventive Care
Primary & Preventive Care
Funded with Support From
The Penn Medicine Breast Health Initiative (PMBHI) makes its mission to screen and treat patients early. Offering free breast cancer screenings and breast health education, among other support services, this program provides the much-needed relief for patients. Since the launch of the program in 2014, more than 3,000 patients have been served.
Breaking Barriers to Identify and Treat Breast Cancer
Maternal Health
Helping Black Families to Grow and Thrive
Behavioral Health 
Health Care Access & Navigation 
Social Determinants & More 
Specialty Care Access 
Substance Use & Abuse 
Violence Prevention