Aldine, TX [August 1, 2019] – The Rose continues its nearly four-decade commitment to removing barriers to breast healthcare by bringing its self-contained, luxury 3D Mammography Health Coach to Aldine. On September 7, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the breast health organization will be providing mammograms to eligible women at Greater Pure Light Church, 12330 Vickery Dr.
“Access to care, whether it is a matter of distance or finances, must be addressed,” said Dorothy Gibbons, CEO and Co-Founder of The Rose. “We’re grateful to our community partners like the dedicated congregation at Greater Pure Light who agree that care must be of the highest quality. As a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and via our mobile coaches, we can offer that excellence where it is needed most.”
To take advantage of a mobile appointment, women must be 35 years of age or older, due for a mammogram, and have a primary care physician. To learn more about the requirements, please call The Rose at 281-484-4708. Women who are uninsured can also receive details on possible financial assistance.
To register for the September mobile mammogram day, call Amelia Day at 713-306-6439 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
For more information, or to donate or volunteer, please visit www.therose.org.
To schedule a media interview with any member of our board, please contact Lis Harper at 281-846-5976 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 high quality breast healthcare to all women, regardless of their ability to pay. Its mission is to save lives through quality breast health services, advocacy and access to care for all. As a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, The Rose is led by Fellowship trained physicians and offers advanced digital technology including 3-D tomosynthesis mammography, diagnostic workups, biopsies 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 quality breast healthcare and access to care. The Rose provides direct medical services to 40,000 insured and uninsured patients annually. Two Houston-based comprehensive Diagnostic Centers and Mobile Mammography Coaches provide services to women throughout 43 counties in Southeast Texas.
