Despite studies indicating that Muslim women are less likely to meet recommended breast cancer screening guidelines, outreach specific to this population has been minimal. This article details a partnership between a mobile mammography center and a mosque, aimed at increasing mammography screening for uninsured Muslim women in South Florida.
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