Sponsored by the Lewis County Public Health Cancer Services Program
& American Cancer Society
Services provided by participating healthcare facilities
Thursday, May 16th
This May show the women in your life that you care. Women’s Health Week is May 12th-18th and Mother’s Day is May 12th. Encourage all mothers, grandmothers, friends and family to take care of themselves by getting a FREE mammogram!
WHAT A one-day community-wide breast-screening event for uninsured or women who have insurance that does not cover the cost of a Clinical Breast Exam & Mammogram. This screening event brings together major cancer fighting organizations in the community- including American Cancer Society, Lewis County Public Health Cancer Services Program of Lewis & Jefferson, healthcare providers, Hospitals, Imaging Centers to help women LOVE YOURSELF and get the life-saving breast screening exams.
WHY With recent news coverage of mammography screening guidelines, women are confused about if, when and how often they need a mammogram. Many women are unaware that there is help available if they are uninsured. The LOVE YOURSELF promotion will urge all women to take a moment to love themselves- and get the life-saving mammogram.
WHEN Thursday, May 16th at these locations
Lewis County General Hospital
Woman to Woman
River Hospital
Carthage Area Hospital, Women's Way to Wellness
Clinical Breast exams will be completed prior to the mammogram appointment unless a woman has a script and a recent CBE.
MEDIA OUTREACH
American Cancer Society will coordinate media outreach, with focus on the following opportunities:
WWNY Channel 7
WWTI ABC50
Community Broadcasting group
Stephens Media Group
Watertown Times
ACS and CSP will provide posters and flyers to display at each location promoting this event and thanking participating healthcare facilities and providers.
Event Brought to you by:
American Cancer Society, Lewis County Public Health Cancer Services Program, Susan G Komen for the Cure CNY Affiliate, Samaritan Medical Center, Lewis County General Hospital, River Hospital, Hospice of Jefferson County, Carthage Area Hospital and their participating providers.