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Tawam Hospital introduces mobile mammography van in UAE's Western Region

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 22 - 2009 at 11:59
  • PRESS RELEASE

Tawam Hospital, in affiliation with John Hopkins Medicine, commissioned a mobile mammography van with a team of experienced professionals that will visit hospitals in Western Abu Dhabi on a regular basis.

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  • Tawam Hospital's mobile mammography van.
    Tawam Hospital's mobile mammography van.
The first visit to the Western Region was held recently, and over 100 women from a variety of areas in the western region of the UAE were screened for breast cancer in four days.

The visits are part of an initiative to ensure that every woman, above the age of 40, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has access to a mammogram free of charge.

Dr. Ghowaya Mohammed Al-Neyadi, Family & Community Medicine Specialist and Coordinator for the mobile unit at Tawam Hospital, said:
"The mobile mammography van is part of our efforts to raise awareness for the importance of early detection that leads to successful treatment. However, most women find travelling to Al Ain inconvenient and are one of the reasons they delay check ups. With the unit we can now take the same technology and facilities available at our Breast Care Center to them."


Screening mammograms are the most common way to detect early-stage breast cancer and will take no longer than 30 minutes on board the van. The process begins with on-site registration, followed by a clinical breast examination by a female doctor or nurse. At this stage clients can share details on breast related history, if applicable.

After this the mammogram will take place and clients will be informed of when and how they will receive their results. Normal results are relayed over the phone and clients can request a written report as well.

"Screening mammograms are the most common and effective way to detect early-stage breast cancer and must be followed up annually by a health care professional. Monthly self examination is also essential to good breast health which, my team and I will be happy to share information on," said Al-Neyadi.

The van will be stationed at Madinat Zaid Hospital when on location and visit the outlying areas daily. We will be visiting the Western Region regularly; the next visit is planned for August.

These visits will be part of the third phase of the pilot program. Phase one was conducted in five different locations and successfully scanned over 105 women in one week, Phase 2 conducted 126 mammograms and followed up with more than 20 ultrasound examinations from 7th- 10th June.
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About Tawam Hospital:

Tawam Hospital in affiliation with John Hopkins Medicine is a premier, 477-bed tertiary care facility located in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, the largest of the United Arab Emirates. Tawam serves as a regional referral center for specialized medical care and a national referral center for oncology services. Though it offers services in all specialties, the hospital is best known for its neonatal care, emergency medicine, intensive care, oncology services and state-of-the-art cardiac care. Tawam Hospital is the first government hospital to receive JCI accreditation in the UAE.

About Johns Hopkins Medicine:

The physicians and researchers of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the health care professionals of The Johns Hopkins Health System—united under Johns Hopkins Medicine—work to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care.

Diverse and inclusive, Johns Hopkins Medicine educates medical students, scientists, health care professionals and the public; conducts biomedical research; and provides patient-centered medicine to prevent, diagnose and treat human illness.

Its flagship institution, The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, has topped U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" ranking every year since 1991.

About Johns Hopkins Medicine International:

Johns Hopkins Medicine International (JHI) facilitates the global development of the Johns Hopkins mission of teaching, research and patient care.

As the international access point to more than 2,000 Hopkins experts in medicine and health care administration, JHI coordinates treatment for patients who travel to Baltimore and provides health care consulting services and a wide range of educational programs through strategic alliances and affiliations abroad.

About Seha:

Seha is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company - whose corporate identity is Seha - is an independent, public joint stock company created to manage and develop the curative activities of the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Seha is committed to providing quality, cost effective healthcare on par with international standards measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction. Seha manages eight hospital systems totalling 14 facilities, 2,472 licensed beds, more than 55 Primary Health Clinics and 14,350 employees.

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Sumaya Al Harrasi
Section Head , Business Development
Tawam Hospital
Tel.: +971 3 7075131
Fax: +971 3 7075192

Zeina El-Hakam
ASDA'A Burson Marsteller Public Relations - Dubai
T: +971 4 3355 969
F: +971 4 3356 080

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