Posted on Fri, Jun 05, 2009
Providence Imaging Center has received the Mt. Huntington Award from Anchorage Project Access, granted to providers for their commitment and generous service to our medically uninsured neighbors.
The mission of Anchorage Project Access is to
increase access to health care for low-income uninsured
members of our community by using a volunteer network
of providers working in a coordinated fashion to create
a compassionate, respectful, equitable, accountable and
effi cient program of necessary services for those in need.
The award was presented to PIC's Advisory Group on April 21, 2009, by several members and staff of APA. Pictured below are (left to right) Tom Wood, MD (member APA); Cathy Feaster, ANP (member APA); Laura McDonough (executive director of PIC, the recipient); Barbara Symmes (member APA); and Charlene Spadafore Vassar (Executive Director of APA)
PIC was recognized for contributing more than $250,000.00 in technical fees for diagnostic medical imaging in 2008, more than any other imaging facility in Alaska.
We are grateful to participate in this wonderful program, and appreciate the work APA does to enroll qualified patients so that they can get the care they need.
For more information about Anchorage Project Access, call 339-8746, or email info@anchorageprojectaccess.org
Posted on Fri, Jun 05, 2009
Many thanks to the generous patrons and employees of CARRS/Safeway employees across Southcentral Alaska who gave to make this year's Free Breast Cancer Screening possible May 11-15, 2009.
Once again, through funds donated by CARRS/Safeway, and with a veritable army of volunteers from the Providence Cancer Center, Providence Imaging Center and around the community, this year's event was a tremendous success. More than 180 specially qualified women received services from volunteer healthcare providers, including a clinical breast exam and screening mammography, over the five day period. These women qualified for the services because they were either uninsured or underinsured.
Volunteers for this event helped once again with patient check in, as well as assisting the women to change into comfortable attire for the exam. A comprehensive health history was completed for each patient, and then a volunteer healthcare provider (both MDs and ANPs) performed a clinical breast exam. Next followed a digital screening mammogram. Results were sent both to the patient and her provider, with recommendations for any additional imaging.
We'd like to once again thank the many volunteers who gave up their evening for one or several days in order to make this event possible. We'll see you next spring!
Posted on Wed, Apr 22, 2009
Our bodies depend on us - and sometimes we need a reminder to take care of them before something goes wrong.
Women who are age 40 and older and have financial need are eligible for a free mammogram at the Providence breast cancer screening in May. Pass this message along to your friends and family.
Eligibility:
- Women who do not have insurance
- Women who have insurance that doesn't cover a mammogram
- Women who have a high insurance deductible
When: May 11-14, 2009, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Providence Imaging Center
How: By appointment only. Space is limited. Call 212-6165 or 888-674-5465