In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Storehouse Community Center in Plano is highlighting how collaboration and compassion can save lives. Through its partnership with Golden Cross Academic Clinic and Methodist Health System’s Mobile Mammography Unit, The Storehouse provides free on-site mammograms three times a year, making critical breast cancer screenings accessible to women who might otherwise go without.
Since the mammography unit’s first visit in June 2022, more than 200 women have received screenings at The Storehouse. If abnormalities are detected, patients are referred for follow-up care through Methodist’s patient navigation program, which connects them with affordable treatment options.
A Neighbor’s Story: Finding Hope Through The Storehouse
For Plano resident Nancy Ferguson, discovering the mobile mammogram program was nothing short of life-changing. A mother of five and a high-risk patient with a strong family history of cancer, Ferguson had gone without screenings after her divorce and the loss of her insurance.
“Then on the day I drove by and saw the big mammography bus parked in front of The Storehouse, I could not believe it,” said Ferguson. “It was like God had put it there for me! I went inside to see if they had time to see me and was able to make an appointment. I felt so blessed.”
Originally from Honduras, Ferguson has lived in the U.S. for nearly three decades and works as a nanny near The Storehouse. She first became familiar with the nonprofit after visiting its food pantry.
Ferguson’s family has faced multiple battles with cancer — her mother had breast cancer twice, her father passed away from prostate cancer and several other relatives have been diagnosed with various forms of the disease.
Photo: Nancy Ferguson | The Storehouse
“My advice to other women is simple — don’t wait!” Ferguson said. “Cancer is real, and it’s very bad. Be healthy for yourself and your family. The Storehouse provides this at no cost, and that can save your life.”
Health Access That Changes Outcomes
The Methodist Dallas Medical Center Golden Cross Academic Clinic, which serves South Dallas and surrounding areas, works with The Storehouse to expand access to care across North Texas.
“Since partnering with The Storehouse, we’ve seen firsthand how access changes outcomes,” said Dr. Elizabeth Brewer, medical director of internal medicine, Golden Cross Academic Clinic. “Working together, we are providing both women and men access to ongoing medical care, education and preventive services. Programs like the mobile mammography unit help us meet neighbors where they are, empowering them to take charge of their health.”
A Continuing Mission Of Care
The Storehouse’s mobile mammogram program represents more than just medical outreach; it’s a model of community-driven healthcare. By meeting women where they are, offering screenings, education and follow-up support, The Storehouse and its partners are helping create a healthier, more connected Plano.
For more information on mammography screenings at The Storehouse, email [email protected], complete the request form available at www.thestorehousecc.org under “I need more,” or call 469-385-1813.
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