Methodist Health System Foundation’s commitment to fighting breast cancer has been recognized with a $324,430 grant from Susan G. Komen® Dallas County. The money will be used for no-cost mammograms for Dallas County women who cannot afford one.

“Methodist Health System shares Komen Dallas County’s vision for every woman in Dallas County to have access to quality breast health care,” says Charla D. Gauthier, BS, MPH, Methodist Dallas Medical Center Cancer Program Supervisor. “This grant provides resources to continue our mission at Methodist which is to improve and save lives through compassionate quality health care.”  

Komen Dallas County has supported the Methodist Foundation’s breast health services for underserved women for 14 years. Total funding received to date is $2.8 million, allowing Methodist Health System to provide services to more than 6,800 women. The program focuses on African American, Hispanic and other minority women in Dallas County who are 40 years of age and older, underinsured or uninsured, and who cannot afford the cost of breast health services.  

“Through annual community grants, Komen Dallas County invests a majority of funds raised to support breast cancer education, screening, treatment and support services for medically-underserved Dallas County residents,” says Jennifer Legere, executive director of Komen Dallas County. “Without the dedication of our outstanding grantees like the Methodist Foundation, many local women would have nowhere to turn for their breast health needs.”

Additional information about Methodist Health System is available at www.methodisthealthsystem.org. 

For more information about Susan G. Komen Dallas County, visit www.komen-dallas.org or call 214-750-7223.