Intermountain Health Expanded Mammography Access

The healthcare provider aims to boost low Utah screening rates with mobile buses and online scheduling tools.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Cancer

Bold vector editorial illustration of a mobile clinic van parked against distant mountain silhouettes, representing expanded healthcare access. — Intermountain Health has launched a new initiative featuring mobile mammography buses and online scheduling to address low breast cancer screening rates across Utah. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Do you make it a priority to schedule your annual preventative health screenings?

Intermountain Health has expanded access to life-saving breast cancer screenings as October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative addresses Utahs status as having some of the lowest mammography screening rates in the United States.

Why it matters

Early detection remains the most effective way to identify breast cancer in its earliest stages, allowing for less invasive treatment options. Annual screenings are vital for the one in eight women who will develop the disease in their lifetime.

Women are assessed using the Tyrer-Cuzick questionnaire, where a score of 20 or higher indicates elevated risk and eligibility for a 10-minute FAST MRI breast scan.

The players

Intermountain Health

This integrated healthcare system operates numerous hospitals and clinics across the Intermountain West region.

The details

Intermountain Health now offers Saturday appointments, online booking, and mobile mammogram buses to reach underserved areas across Utah. Patients identified as high-risk through the risk assessment survey may now access expedited FAST MRI services at McKay-Dee, American Fork, and Park City hospitals.

October 1, 2026: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins.
End of 2026: FAST MRI services scheduled for deployment at Logan Regional Hospital.

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Health Landscape

This effort follows the established pattern of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which coordinates regional health systems to prioritize preventative oncology services. The move aligns with a broader industry shift toward decentralized diagnostics and patient-centered imaging access.

Women can now schedule mammograms online or visit mobile clinics, reducing the barriers to annual screening requirements. High-risk patients may benefit from faster diagnostic imaging, potentially leading to earlier intervention and better clinical outcomes.

The takeaway

Patients should complete the risk assessment survey to determine if they qualify for advanced imaging screenings. Proactive scheduling during awareness months helps ensure consistent preventative care throughout the year.