The Illinois Restaurant Association announced a new partnership with A Silver Lining Foundation to provide uninsured hospitality employees with respectful and equal access to cost-free breast-health testing through a network of partnerships with community, advocacy and healthcare organizations.
Founded by Dr. Sandy Goldberg in 2002 after her own cancer diagnosis, A Silver Lining Foundation was built on a vision of ensuring that socioeconomic status does not affect an individual’s ability to obtain timely breast health testing.
In 2020, the organization funded 1,486 tests—including 649 mammograms, 367 ultrasounds, 32 MRIs, and 69 biopsies, ultimately leading to nine diagnoses. Four of the nine diagnoses were for individuals who would have otherwise gone without testing.
A Silver Lining Foundation works with 15 partner hospitals throughout the greater Chicagoland area, Rockford, and Elgin. Hospitality employees in need of breath health testing may reach call 312-345-1322 and mention the word “restaurant.” Individuals will be asked to provide general information such as address, date of birth, contact information, and insurance details (if applicable). Patients will not be asked about financial or immigration status.
For more information or to donate, visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.