Why We Need 3D Mammogram in Boundary County

Due to technological advances in the field of mammography, Boundary Community Hospital (BCH) needs to upgrade/replace their current mammography equipment with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (3-D Mammogram) equipment at an estimated cost of $300,000 so that the citizens of Boundary County have access to the best possible breast exams to detect invasive breast cancers as early as possible. The cost of the equipment cannot be passed on to the patients who will use it due to insurance coverage/charge limitations, therefore the entire cost of the equipment must be raised from grants, endowments and donations. As a county-owned community hospital, funds received from the county to support the hospital are used for facility maintenance and operations. No funds are set aside to replace equipment; therefore, replacement costs must come from other sources.

Donations to the Forget Me Not 3D Mammogram Capital Campaign can be made through Fry Healthcare Foundation the 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to collecting and dispersing funds, goods, and services to meet the ongoing needs of Boundary Community Hospital and Extended Care Facility.

Not only do we want to improve the technology, but also increase awareness of the importance of regular screenings. We want to improve the chance of catching breast cancer early so that we can save lives.