Desert View Hospital Awarded Grant to Provide No-Cost Mammograms

Ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Desert View Hospital is proud to announce a partnership with the American Breast Cancer Foundation, which will provide funding for no-cost mammograms for uninsured individuals within the Pahrump area.

The grant funding will cover screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms and ultrasound diagnostic mammograms while funding lasts. The program is available to any uninsured individual with an address or proof of residency in the following zip codes: 89048, 89041, 89060, 89061, 89020, 89003, 89023, 89049, 89022, 89045 and 89409.

“The opportunity to partner with the American Breast Cancer Foundation solidifies our commitment to caring for all members of our community,” says Susan Davila, CEO of Desert View Hospital. “Mammograms are an easy way to screen for potential issues and initiate timely treatment if needed. We are so appreciative to the foundation for providing us this funding.”

“The American Breast Cancer Foundation is pleased to partner with Desert View Hospital on this project,” says Sandy Wilde, CFO of the American Breast Cancer Foundation. “Our mission is to provide education, access and financial assistance to aid in the early detection, treatment and survival of breast cancer for underserved and uninsured individuals, regardless of age, race or gender. This partnership allows us to carry out this mission in the Pahrump, Nevada area.”

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please call Desert View Hospital’s radiology department at 775-751-7584. This program will run from October 1, 2024, until March 31, 2025, or until funding is depleted.

No physician order is required, and results of the testing will be communicated via follow-up from a healthcare practitioner.

For more information regarding this program, please contact Ryan Muccio at 775-751-7130.