Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center’s mobile mammography unit, known as The BIG Pink Bus, will be in Gilbert on Wednesday, Oct. 15, offering breast cancer screenings at the Bashas’ store located at 99 S. Higley Road, Gilbert.

The visit is part of a statewide initiative during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to expand access to screenings. 

The BIG Pink Bus has been selected as one of Bashas’ Family of Stores’ October Charities of the Month and will benefit from the retailer’s pink-labeled bottled water campaign. A portion of proceeds from bottled water sales at Bashas’ and Food City stores will support the mobile unit’s operations. 

The mobile unit aims to reduce barriers to care by bringing mammography services directly into communities.

Emily Duran, outreach coordinator for The BIG Pink Bus, said the partnership with Bashas’ has helped make the service more accessible. 

“By positioning our mobile mammography unit in familiar community locations, we're removing barriers and bringing healthcare directly to women's neighborhoods — making it easier than ever to get this essential screening,” Duran said. 

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Screenings will be available from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Health insurance will be billed for those who are covered. A Banner Health social worker will be on-site to assist uninsured patients with financial support options. 

Gilbert residents can also support the initiative by donating to the Banner Health Foundation at checkout at any Bashas’ or Food City location. 

Those interested in scheduling a mammogram appointment can do so at https://www.bannerhealth.com/calendar?keyword=big+pink+bus&range=10&PageNo=1&Tnoi=9