Wildflower Healthcare Saves Lives

A female patient came to the clinic for an annual visit. Like many of our patients, she had fallen behind on health screenings due to lack of health insurance. She discovered Wildflower Healthcare, and was appreciative of the ease of getting a timely appointment for a wellness visit.

 She was initially not interested in a mammogram due to fear of discomfort. Her physical exam revealed dense breast tissue, she was informed of the importance of mammogram screenings, and encouraged to do self-exams at home.

 One month later, she returned to the clinic with concerns after performing a self-exam and agreed to follow up with a mammogram. She was found to have Stage III breast cancer. Between the team and Wildflower and our partner Care Connect+, we were able to get her the resources she needed for the next steps in treatment within days of the diagnosis.

 It is very likely that the cancer would have been more invasive or terminal if not for Wildflower Healthcare. This patient came in weeks after beginning treatment and, through tears, she expressed her gratitude for our part in saving her life. "I tell everyone," she said, "you are my doctor!"