Raleigh, N.C., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wake Radiology UNC Well being Rex, the main supplier of outpatient medical imaging within the Triangle, is proud to announce its continued help for Susan G. Komen®, the world’s main breast most cancers group, by sponsoring the upcoming 2026 Komen Triangle Race for the Remedy on Saturday, April 25, at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham. The follow marks its twelfth 12 months as a sponsor, elevating greater than $145,000 to help breast most cancers analysis and affected person care.
Along with sponsorship, Wake Radiology physicians, staff, relations, breast most cancers survivors and pals take part within the 5K race. This 12 months’s crew, the Wake Radiology Pink Diamond All-Stars, takes inspiration from the race venue’s baseball stadium and encourages girls to “Step Up to the Plate” and get screened for breast most cancers.
In accordance with the American Faculty of Radiology (ACR), mammograms cut back deaths because of breast most cancers by 40 p.c, serving as a girl’s finest protection in opposition to breast most cancers. The five-year survival fee for ladies recognized with Stage I or Stage II breast most cancers is upwards of 90 p.c, in response to Susan G. Komen.
“We are honored to support Susan G. Komen and reaffirm our commitment to the health of our community,” mentioned Dr. Brent Townsend, President and Managing Companion of Wake Radiology. “Our subspecialty-trained radiologists and compassionate staff understand that when it comes to identifying and treating breast cancer, every second matters. By combining our clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology across our many Triangle locations, we are ensuring that life-saving early detection is not only easily accessible, but delivered with the personalized care every woman deserves.”
Together with screening and diagnostic mammography, Wake Radiology additionally provides breast ultrasound, breast biopsy, breast MRI and quick breast MRI. Quick breast MRI is a cheap supplemental screening choice for ladies with dense breast tissue and for these searching for a extra proactive method to breast well being.
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Race attendees can be taught extra about Wake Radiology’s service choices at their sales space on race day. Wake Radiology can even offer the prospect to win two present baggage that includes present playing cards, North Carolina Braveness sport tickets and extra.
To register for the race or donate to Wake Radiology’s crew, go to wakerad.com/race. To be taught extra about Wake Radiology UNC Well being Rex or to schedule your mammogram, go to https://www.wakerad.com/mammogram/.
About Wake Radiology UNC Well being Rex
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Wake Radiology UNC Well being Rex has set the usual for medical imaging excellence and innovation since 1953. Doctor-owned and led, our results-driven crew of sub-specialized radiologists delivers an unparalleled affected person expertise rooted in accessible, compassionate and actionable care. Because the Triangle’s first and largest outpatient imaging supplier, Wake Radiology depends on world-class know-how to ship sooner and extra correct imaging companies, permitting physicians to raise affected person care and assist our communities thrive. Specialties embody MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Drugs, Bone Density, Mammography and Cell PET CT throughout 13 space places. Be taught extra at WakeRad.com
