The Mama Móvel Digital mobile mammography service begins operating in Poços de Caldas on September 25, 2026, and remains in the city through October 4. The key point for anyone considering going to the service is straightforward: there will be no walk-in care. The program is intended for patients who were previously identified and scheduled by the municipal Basic Health Units, known as UBSs, according to the local health network workflow.
Service at a glance
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Period | September 25 through October 4, 2026 |
| Hours | 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Location | Mobile unit installed behind URCA, in Poços de Caldas |
| Access | Only with a prior appointment arranged by the UBSs |
| Announced capacity | About one thousand mammography exams during the program |
These details are in the notice from the Poços de Caldas city government, published on September 23 and updated on September 24, 2026. The official source is available on the city government website.
How to know whether your exam is scheduled
The city government says the patients who will be seen have already been identified by the municipal network and had their exams scheduled by the UBSs. This means the presence of the mobile unit in the city does not create an open line for people who simply arrive at the site.
If you are unsure about the date, time, or whether you are included in the schedule, the practical step is to confirm directly with the UBS responsible for your care before traveling to the site. The municipal notice does not publish a public list of names and does not mention distribution of same-day tickets at the unit.
Where the service will take place
The Mama Móvel Digital mobile unit will be located behind URCA, in Poços de Caldas. Service is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the announced period, always according to appointments made by the municipal network.
Because the city linked access to prior scheduling, going to the unit without confirmation from the UBS does not guarantee that the exam will be performed.
Why there is no walk-in service
According to the Municipal Health Department, the program follows the workflow already organized by the UBSs. Patients were previously identified and placed on the Mama Móvel Digital schedule. For that reason, the city government emphasizes that there will be no walk-in care.
The notice does not describe an on-site standby system, a physical waiting list, or distribution of appointments at the mobile unit. For people who have not received an appointment, the municipal health network, especially their reference UBS, remains the point of contact.
Who should go to the Mama Móvel Digital unit
For this specific program, the people who should go are patients who have already received an appointment through the municipal health network. Access rules for the Mama Móvel Digital unit should not be confused with an individual clinical assessment of whether a mammogram is needed.
At the national level, Brazil's Ministry of Health currently recommends routine screening mammography for women ages 50 to 74 every two years. People outside this age range may have an indication for mammography based on professional assessment, signs, symptoms, or risk factors. The general guidance is available on the INCA and Ministry of Health page.
What to do if you did not receive an appointment
- Do not go to the site expecting first-come, first-served care.
- Contact your UBS to confirm whether there is a mammography request or appointment in your case.
- If you already received a date, also confirm the time and follow the instructions provided by the health unit.
- If you have clinical concerns, symptoms, or a change in your health, seek assessment from a health care team rather than using the mobile unit as walk-in care.
The main point to avoid an unnecessary trip
From September 25 through October 4, the Mama Móvel Digital unit will be behind URCA and operate from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but the service was organized for patients already scheduled by the UBSs. Before leaving home, confirm your appointment with your reference unit. The presence of the mobile clinic at the site does not by itself mean that an unscheduled appointment is available.
