RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
and Alinea Medical Imaging are once again teaming up to host mobile
mammogram clinics.
From August to December, Alinea's pink RV and support vehicles
will roll into each of IEHP's Community Wellness Centers to provide
much-needed screenings for IEHP members age 40 and older who are
due for a mammogram.
"It means a lot that our centers can bridge the gap for IEHP
members to get direct clinical services at the same place they come
for fitness, wellness, and health education classes," said
Community Wellness Center Director Delia
Orosco.
Clinics began Aug. 6 at the
Riverside center and will continue
from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the following
dates and locations:
- Riverside Community Wellness Center, 3590 Tyler Street
Oct. 21, Nov.
1 and Dec. 9
- San Bernardino Community Wellness Center, 802 West Second
Street
Aug. 30, Oct.
29, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2
- Victorville Community Wellness Center, 12353 Mariposa Road,
Suites C2 and C3
Aug. 26, Oct. 14, Nov. 6 and Dec.
3
For Cindy C., an IEHP member from Perris, having access to nearby services
removes the barrier of traveling a long distance for a
screening.
"I felt like this was important because I'm supposed to get a
mammogram every year being that my mother's side of the family is
very high-risk," she said. "I haven't done it in many years,
probably five. It's been a long time—too long."
In January, IEHP and Alinea partnered to bring mammogram
services to the city of Indio, where dozens of IEHP members
received care during the hours-long event. Riverside University
Health Systems (RUHS) supported the endeavor.
Its success—and partnership clinics that followed—paved a way
for both health organizations to think outside of the box when it
came to how it could reach even more members in the community.
"We choose to bring these services to this population [of women]
because there are so many who are not sure how to schedule, show up
or are sure how a mammogram is performed," said Lauren Leber, project manager for Alinea. "Our
team specializes in assisting to schedule, inform and provide
services to those who need it."
Mammograms are strongly encouraged for women age 40 and older.
Patients under 40 can schedule services but must have a doctor's
referral stating the patient is at high-risk for cancer.
Mammography results will be available to patients within 14
business days of their screening.
To check eligibility requirements, members can call IEHP Member
Services at 866-228-4347. TTY users should call 711. Appointments
must be made in advance.
For what to expect during your screening, go to iehp.org to
learn more.
About IEHP
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland
Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid
health plans, the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid public
health plan in the country, and for the fourth year in a row,
certified as A Great Place To Work®. Founded in 1996, IEHP supports
more than 1.5 million Riverside
and San Bernardino County
residents enrolled in Medicaid or IEHP DualChoice (those with both
Medi-Cal and Medicare). As of 2024, IEHP also offers Covered
California plans, further ensuring health care access for even more
IE residents. Today, IEHP has a robust network of quality doctors
throughout our two counties and nearly 4,000 team members who are
fully committed to the vision: We will not rest until our
communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. To learn more,
go to iehp.org.
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