Methodist Health System receives $290,000 grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure

by PegNews wire

DALLAS — Methodist Health System announced today that it has received a grant from the Dallas County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The $290,000 grant will support breast cancer awareness, screening, and follow-up for uninsured and underserved patients through Methodist’s mobile mammography program, as well as women’s imaging at Methodist Dallas and Methodist Charlton medical centers.

“The funds awarded to Methodist will help provide women the opportunity to receive education, screening mammograms, diagnostic services, and biopsies if needed,” says Buffie Pleasants, manager of Methodist’s mobile mammography program. “The grant helps provide a continuum of care for patients which will benefit them in the screening and follow-up process.” She adds that Komen for the Cure is a leader in the field of breast health awareness and care, and that men may also be served if needed. “Methodist is extremely proud to have been chosen to collaborate with the Komen Dallas Affiliate in reaching out to the uninsured population of Dallas in this manner,” says Buffie. She adds that special focus is being placed on serving women in the southern Dallas area, and that Methodist Dallas and Methodist Charlton medical centers are in prime locations to assist in reaching these women.

“The Dallas County Affiliate is pleased to have Methodist Health System as one of our grantees,” says Chris Packard, executive director of the Dallas County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “Over the past nine years, Methodist Health System and Komen Dallas County have partnered together to provide breast health education and services for the underserved of Dallas County. Methodist Health System has proven to be an excellent steward of its grant funds and associated responsibilities. We all look forward to the day when this is no longer needed.”

Source: Methodist Health System Foundation