Non-Profit Spotlight: Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation
CDBCF is a local nonprofit that ensures that all women in New Jersey have access to breast health care including screenings, treatment and follow-up care.
“Through our sponsored facilities, the Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation serves underprivileged and vulnerable women by ensuring the availability of top-quality breast-health services that include screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. The Foundation provides financial assistance to programs and needs deemed most crucial to the health and wellbeing of patients and offers collaborative support to provide resources, education, advocacy and empowerment to the women we serve.”
“University Hospital is thrilled to launch our new Mobile Mammography Unit, made possible by the generous support of the Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation!
Today marks a significant milestone as University Hospital proudly introduces its new $1.2 million state-of-the-art mobile mammography bus. This initiative made possible through a $500,000 investment from the Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation, a generous $400,000 grant from The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, and additional support, is poised to bridge critical healthcare gaps for women throughout Essex County, where the incidence of late-stage breast cancer diagnoses remains alarmingly high. The newly unveiled mobile unit is a substantial upgrade, replacing the original bus that faithfully served the community for over 15 years.
This incredible mobile unit will be hitting the roads of Newark and Essex County, bringing life-saving breast cancer screenings directly to our communities. With 40 weeks per year dedicated to screenings, we aim to reach and screen 4,000 patients annually. Early detection is key, and together, we’re on a mission to catch breast cancer sooner and provide timely, life-saving treatments. Together, we’re making a difference and saving lives.”
Read more about the brand new Mobile Mammography Unit here!
