Cancer Screening and Education Bus

Huntsman Cancer Institute offers mobile cancer screening throughout the state of Utah. The Cancer Screening and Education Bus is a collaboration between Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health (U of U Health).

This state-of-the-art clinic on wheels brings Huntsman Cancer Institute's expertise and the latest screening technology to all Utah residents—in distant and rural communities, as well as underserved urban areas. Employers, community organizations, and church groups can schedule visits.

Follow the Cancer Screening and Education Bus on Instagram to see which communities it is visiting next!

Services Offered

Services include breast cancer screening from trained radiology technologists and prevention education from community health educators.

3D Mammography
Tailored information on how to prevent cancers and ways to reduce the risk of getting cancer

Learn more about cancer screening guidelines.

Equipment

The 45-foot-long mobile clinic is loaded with the latest equipment:

3D mammography machine—exactly the same as in Huntsman Cancer Institute's hospital, Farmington, and South Jordan clinics
Wheelchair lift for accessibility to all
Exam room for skin cancer screening
Private changing rooms
Waiting and education area

Certified technicians perform mammograms. Board-certified radiologists review the results. Huntsman Cancer Institute and U of U Health dermatology providers do skin cancer screenings. Health educators give cancer prevention and risk information.

Follow-up Care

The mobile clinic refers patients who need follow-up care to Huntsman Cancer Institute and U of U Health facilities:

Schedule a Visit from the Screening Bus

What types of organizations can schedule a visit?

Community-based organizations
Community clinics and health care systems
Nonprofit organizations
Religious and civic groups
Businesses
Residential facilities such as assisted living and nursing homes

We can schedule visits for most groups that have at least 20 women aged 40-74 who need mammograms.

Insurance Information

Any woman aged 40-74 with insurance that covers University of Utah facilities can have a mammogram on the screening bus.

Women who are uninsured or underinsured and meet certain guidelines may qualify for vouchers from the Utah Department of Health. Call 1-800-717-1811 for more information about vouchers.