Episode 36: The Movement Making Cancer Care More Equitable. Inova's Saville Center - Part 2
In this compelling two-part episode of the We’re Good Podcast, host Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee takes listeners inside the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center—an innovative facility redefining cancer prevention, early detection, and personalized care. The Saville Center is shifting the conversation from treating cancer to stopping it before it starts.
Hosted on location, we’re back with oncologist and Executive Director, Dr. Rebecca Kaltman, MD and genetic counselor and Director of Community Health, Elizabeth “Liz” Stark, MS, CGC. At the heart of this mission is the Saville Center’s state-of-the-art mobile screening bus—a groundbreaking initiative bringing life-saving cancer screenings directly into underserved communities across Northern Virginia. Equipped with 3D mammography, exam space, and on-site testing, the bus removes barriers like transportation, cost, language, and medical mistrust—meeting people where they are and making care more accessible than ever.
These communities often face the worst cancer outcomes because diagnoses happen at later, more advanced stages. Through the bus and community outreach, earlier screening leads to earlier diagnosis and treatment—dramatically improving outcomes. Trusted partnerships with local organizations and bilingual community health workers ensure patients are supported every step of the way, from education to follow-up care.
The episode also highlights innovative programs like the Saville Center’s work with firefighters and first responders—groups at higher risk due to occupational exposure. Through advanced screening trials and persistent follow-up, their team is detecting cancers earlier. Hear one firefighter’s life saving story. These cutting-edge approaches, combined with holistic prevention strategies, make Saville a rare and vital resource—one of only a few centers like it in the country.
Blending innovation with deeply human stories, this episode delivers powerful insights into how prevention, access, and community-driven care can transform lives—and the future of cancer care. Knowledge is power so join in and get screened! The Inova Saville Cancer Screening & Health Fair is on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax, VA. This free community event offers on-site cancer screenings, educational sessions, and family activities, with free parking. Registration is recommended via Inova's event page.
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