Mercy Health and Toledo Lucas County Public Library
partner to make mammograms more accessible
Region’s only Mobile Mammography Unit visit library branches monthly
TOLEDO (January 20, 2025) – Since first firing up its engine four years ago, the Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Van has served thousands of patients at hundreds of locations throughout the region.
Mercy Health is excited to now partner with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library to make the region’s only mobile mammography unit even more accessible.
Starting this month, the Mobile Mammography Van will visit a different library branch most months. On Friday, January 31, the van will be on site at the Heatherdowns branch, 3265 Glanzman Road, Toledo.
“Due to its mobility, the Mercy Health – Toledo Mobile Mammography Van has been successful in breaking down the barriers of time, access and location, and instead meets our patients where they are – whether at their local doctor’s office or the nearby library,” said Torri Blanchard, program manager, Mercy Health oncology outreach services. “We are excited to form this new partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Together, we can help more people have access to this life-saving screening.”
“Toledo Library is committed to reducing barriers to health services by utilizing our physical locations across the county to the greatest extent possible,” added Allison Fiscus, Adult Services coordinator, Toledo Lucas County Public Library. “One of the best ways we can do this is through partnerships like the Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Unit, which brings high-quality healthcare directly to the neighborhoods we serve.”
This Mercy Health branded mobile mammography unit is customized for patient convenience and will deliver 3D mammograms to eligible women age 40 and older. It is equipped with the newest 3D technology and offers patients the option of self-compression, meaning the patient will have the ability to control the compression once they are in position.
Throughout the year, the Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the following library locations:
- Thursday, February 20: West Toledo (1320 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo)
- Tuesday, March 4: Waterville (800 Michigan Avenue, Waterville)
- Tuesday, April 8: South (1736 Broadway Street, Toledo)
- Friday, May 23: Kent (3101 Collingwood Boulevard, Toledo)
- Tuesday, June 10: Washington (5560 Harvest Lane, Toledo)
- Tuesday, July 1: Lagrange (3422 Lagrange Street, Toledo)
- Tuesday, August 5: Sanger (3030 W. Central Avenue, Toledo)
- Friday, August 29: King Road (3900 King Road, Toledo)
- Monday, October 6: Oregon (3340 Dustin Road, Oregon)
- Tuesday, November 4: Locke (703 Miami Street, Toledo)
- Tuesday, December 2: Mott (1010 Dorr Street, Toledo)
While mammogram screenings may be covered by insurance, for best coverage, patients should verify if Mercy Health – St. Charles Hospital is an in-network provider with their insurance carrier. Mercy Health offers financial need-based assistance programs available for those who are uninsured or underinsured (have high deductibles). Those who are eligible may qualify for a no-cost mammogram. Call 1-800-929-6626 for more information.
Screenings at the Mercy Health Mobile Mammography unit are by appointment and/or walk ins available. Call 833-MAMM-VAN to schedule a screening on the mobile unit.
To view the full list of dates and locations, visit mercy.com/toledomobilemamm