b'transforming Case studies, outcomes updates and dataNext stop: early detectionThe key to beating cancer is early detection, yet many commu- now make their rounds in surrounding neighborhoods and even nity members dont have access to cancer screenings, or theyoffer convenient cancer screenings. Improving accessibility fail to make them a priority. Cone Healths cancer screening busfor patients within the community raises awareness about the is changing that. With a commitment to community health andimportance of early detection and makes critical testing more philanthropic support from UnitedHealthcare Community Planaffordable and attainable. In 2021 the bus served 1,108 people of North Carolina and The Leon Levine Foundation, doctors canand awarded 798 mammography scholarships. We know that nutritious food is an important piece of goodhealth and well-being,which is why, in fall 2021, we were thrilled to open The Dr. Miguel & Denese Brito Nutrition and Education Center located in the MedCenter for Women. There, patients can access healthy food itemsat no charge to them. They leave with the confidence of having everything needed for balanced meals until their food crisis passes. Classes focus on healthy eating, financing and budgeting, and how to access food assistance programs like SNAP. We are grateful for support from our partners, Food Lion, Second Harvest Food Bank and Backpack Beginnings, and for the community members who donated 3,000 pounds of food, baby supplies and hygiene products and more than $2,800 during our day-long food drive. We are proud to have created a legacy of The market maintains a supply of food bagssupport through The Brito Food Program, medically tailored to patients with conditions likeensuring patients in need not only get diabetes, heart disease and anemia, or patientsnutritious foods, but have an opportunity can customize their shopping experience byto learn how to sustain a healthy lifestyle.choosing from a list of available foods. Denese Brito Impact Report 20217'