Photograph: Shannon Lecoq, Candice Saxton, and Sarah Dorenbach of The Rose accept $25,000 grant from St. Luke’s Health-Brazosport Hospital President Bob Trautman (right) and Kevin McDonald, Manager of Mission Integration & Spiritual Care (left).
May 13, 2025 – Lake Jackson, Texas – The Rose, a leading nonprofit breast health care organization in Southeast Texas, is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from St. Luke’s Health-Brazosport Hospital.This critical funding is part of CommonSpirit’s broader Community Health Improvement grant program and will greatly increase access to breast health screenings and diagnostic services for low-income, uninsured women in Brazoria County via The Rose’s Empower Her® Sponsorship Program.
Empower Her® ensures that all women, regardless of their ability to pay, receive comprehensive breast health care and navigation into treatment.
“This grant will help vulnerable women access life-saving breast cancer screenings and care, reducing breast health disparities throughout Brazoria County,” said Jessica Duckworth, Chief Operating Officer of The Rose. “CommonSpirit’s initiative is committed to removing barriers to care, and The Rose is immensely grateful for this support.”
The Rose collaborates with area clinics and medical facilities and utilizes mobile mammography coaches to bring services directly to communities in need. The organization offers advanced 3-D mammography, diagnostic services, patient navigation, breast MRI, genetic testing and counseling to all women regardless of their ability to pay.
For more information about The Rose’s services or to schedule a mammogram, please visit www.therose.org or call 281-484-4708.
About St. Luke’s Health – Brazosport Hospital
Located on a scenic 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson, Texas, St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital delivers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services. As South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system, our 154-bed facility houses an advanced cardiac care center and a full-service, multidisciplinary cancer center. Our dedicated team of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 skilled employees provides compassionate, quality care across a wide range of specialties, including cardiovascular care, orthopedics, cancer care, and emergency services. At St. Luke’s Health – Brazosport Hospital, we are committed to meeting the diverse medical needs of our community, ensuring the right care is available, right here. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit. Learn more at stlukeshealth.org.
To schedule a media interview with any member of The Rose, please contact Ivis Batista at 978-885-7306 or email [email protected]. For more information, or to donate or volunteer, please visit www.therose.org.
About The Rose
Since 1986, The Rose has provided a full range of breast health services to more than one million patients. Its mission is to save lives through quality breast health services, advocacy and access to care for all. As one of 12 ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Centers in Houston, The Rose is led by Fellowship trained physicians and its nationally recognized Patient Navigation Program ensures access to treatment and a continuum of care for all women. As a major part of Southeast Texas’ Healthcare Safety Net, The Rose is a strong advocate for access to care. Annually, The Rose provides direct medical services to 40,000 insured and uninsured patients. Two Houston-based comprehensive Diagnostic Centers and a fleet of Mobile Mammography Coaches provide services to women throughout 45 counties in Southeast Texas.
