Welcome to The Big Pink Bus
Lone Star Circle of Care’s Big Pink Bus provides early breast cancer detection services to women throughout Central Texas. The Big Pink Bus offers low-cost 3-D digital screening mammography to most women, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Early detection of breast cancer is key to survival. When breast cancer is caught early, a woman’s 5-year survival rate is over 90%. If you are a woman aged 40 and older, talk to your health care provider about regular screening mammography.
Who Can Be Screened
You can get a screening mammogram on the Big Pink Bus if you:
- Are age 40 and older
- Are uninsured, or have coverage from MAP, MAP Basic, or select commercial insurance
- Have not had a mammogram in the last 365 days
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Are not experiencing breast issues such as lumps, discharge, or pain
- Can independently walk up and down stairs
Mobile mammography is not right for everyone. You may need a different type of mammogram if you are experiencing breast discharge, pain, or a lump. Please talk to your health care provider if you have these symptoms.
If you don’t have health insurance, Lone Star Circle of Care can find out if you are eligible for our sliding fee scale or programs that will pay for your screening mammogram on the Big Pink Bus.
How to Schedule a Screening Mammogram
Please call, email or complete the Appointment Request Form to request an appointment on the Big Pink Bus.
Call: 1-844-PINK BUS (1-844-746-5287)
Email: [email protected]
Request Images & Records
Lone Star Circle of Care partners with ARA Diagnostic Imaging to interpret your mammogram. If you need a copy of your mammogram report and images taken on the Big Pink Bus, please visit the ARA website and complete the online Medical Records Request Form. You can also request images and records by calling ARA directly at 512-453-6100.
The Big Pink Bus currently serves these counties in Central Texas and does not serve counties beyond Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Williamson, Travis, Bell, and Burnet.
We Come to You
The Big Pink Bus travels Central Texas to serve women living primarily in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Williamson, Travis, Bell, and Burnet counties, making regular stops in communities that need our service most.
Screening mammograms are an essential tool for the early detection of breast cancer. By providing this service in a mobile setting, we make it easier and more affordable for women to get regular mammograms.
Bus Schedule
| Tuesday, November 3 | Hutto ISD |
| Wednesday, November 4 | Lone Star Circle of Care at Texas A&M Health Science Center |
| Thursday, November 5 | TDCJ Halbert Unit |
| Friday, November 6 | Lone Star Circle of Care at Bastrop |
| Saturday, November 7 | Hutto Women’s Alliance |
| Monday, November 9 | Lone Star Circle of Care at El Buen Samaritano |
| Tuesday, November 10 | Samaritan Health Ministries |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Lone Star Circle of Care at Lake Aire |
| Thursday, November 12 | Lone Star Circle of Care at Collinfield |
| Friday, November 13 | Lost Pines Toyota |
| Tuesday, November 17 | Sacred Heart Community Clinic |
| Wednesday, November 18 | Lone Star Circle of Care at Bastrop |
| Thursday, November 19 | Lone Star Circle of Care at El Buen Samaritano |
| Friday, November 20 | First Texas Honda |
| Saturday, November 21 | First Brazilian Baptist Church of Austin |
| Tuesday, November 24 | Lone Star Circle of Care at Lake Aire |
| Wednesday, November 25 | Lone Star Circle of Care at Lake Aire (AM Only) |
| Monday, November 30 | Ismali Jamatkhana (North) |
| Wednesday, December 2 | Lone Star Circle of Care at Texas A&M Health Science Center |
| Thursday, December 3 | CommuniCare – Kyle |
| Friday, December 4 | Acton Academy – Dripping Springs |
| Saturday, December 5 | Lone Star Circle of Care at Taylor |
Join us for the 2nd Annual Big Pink Benefit
Lone Star Circle of Care is excited to announce the return of the Big Pink Benefit! Save the date for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.at El Buen Samaritano in Austin, TX. The Benefit will feature a festive brunch, bubbles, shopping, silent and live auctions, Big Pink Bus tours, and a special program highlighting the women who have been directly impacted by the Big Pink Bus.
Ways to get involved:
- Attend: Register and purchase an individual ticket, bundle, or table
- Donate: Make a direct contribution to support mobile mammography services
- Volunteer: If you are unable to attend or donate, volunteering is a meaningful way to support the Benefit
- Sponsor: Have a company that would like to be a part of the big day? Email [email protected] for more information
- Spread the Word – Invite friends, family, and colleagues!
You can also support the Big Pink Bus anytime throughout the year through our donation page.
Testimonials
Big Pink Bus Partners
Lone Star Circle of Care’s Big Pink Bus services are made possible through the generous contributions and support of our partners.
