Women across Palm Beach County have the chance to access free mammogram screenings next month through Promise Fund, a South Florida organization dedicated to improving breast and cervical cancer outcomes. The nonprofit will host free Mammography Screening Days on July 11 in Jupiter and July 12 in West Palm Beach. These events are made possible through partnerships with Florida Mobile Mammography, HealthyMe, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, Origin Church, the Florida Department of Health, and Monarch Health Services.
The first screening event takes place July 11 starting at 8 a.m. at a location on Indiantown Road in Jupiter. The second screening will be held July 12 beginning at 9 a.m. in West Palm Beach. Both events require advance appointments. Interested women can register by calling 877-427-7664 to secure their screening time.
Promise Fund focuses on serving women throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Martin counties who lack insurance coverage, have insufficient insurance, or face barriers to accessing healthcare services. According to Lissette Lahoz, the organization's Palm Beach County navigator, early detection through screening can significantly improve outcomes. She emphasized that Promise Fund exists to ensure screenings are available to everyone, particularly those who might otherwise be unable to access care. She noted that when cancer is detected early, treatment becomes more manageable, allowing people to prioritize their health, families, and daily lives.
The organization has demonstrated substantial impact across South Florida. Promise Fund has engaged more than 145,000 women through education and advocacy initiatives. The nonprofit has helped over 27,000 women obtain access to screenings, diagnostic services, and medical care. Additionally, 286 women who received cancer diagnoses have received support navigating their treatment journeys. Promise Fund currently operates four co-located screening programs across Palm Beach and Broward counties. The organization is actively pursuing funding to launch a comparable program in Martin County to expand access to underserved populations in that area.