Abstract
This study describes a large-scale workplace-based cancer screening program implemented by SESI Paraná, a Brazilian autonomous social service organization. Aiming to promote early detection and equitable access to care, the initiative deploys three mobile health units—modern trailers equipped to deliver mammograms, Pap smears, PSA testing, and skin cancer screenings—directly at the entrances of industrial workplaces across the state of Paraná. This on-site delivery model eliminates transportation barriers and minimizes absenteeism, while ensuring high-quality, standardized preventive services. In 2024, the program performed 4,687 mammograms, 4,804 Pap smears, 7,108 skin exams, and 6,341 PSA tests, totaling over 22,000 screenings. All services are provided at no cost to participating companies, as part of SESI’s broader mission to support workers’ health and wellbeing through publicly funded initiatives. The results reflect strong adherence, broad geographic reach, and potential to detect cases at earlier stages—especially among underserved populations who may not access traditional healthcare channels. This case study highlights how mobile health infrastructure, when integrated with employer networks, can become a powerful strategy for population health management. The program also illustrates a sustainable model of public-private collaboration in preventive care, with relevance to other low- and middle-income settings.
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Presentation Type
Theme
Health Promotion and Education
KEYWORDS
EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING WORKPLACE; BRAZILIAN EXPERIENCE; CANCER PREVENTION
