Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Hosts 'What's Best for the Breasts'

The following was submitted by Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center:

Looking for a fun night out combined with timely information about preventing breast cancer and women’s health? Then grab a friend and dine with the doctors at a free program, “What’s Best for the Breasts,” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on October 23 at Standard Bar and Grill, 1332 N. Milwaukee, Chicago.

Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (PSMEMC) is hosting this community event during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The evening will feature free appetizers, cash bar, networking opportunities, health information and spin-the-wheel raffle for prizes including gift certificates for Marquin Salon, Chicago and Migdalia’s Caribbean Beauty Spa, Chicago. Women and men are encouraged to attend this event.

A panel of experts will discuss the latest information about breast cancer, genetics, reconstructive surgery, methods to protect health and importance of early detection. A question-and-answer session will follow the program.

PSMEMC physicians on the panel includes: Rabia Bhatti, MD, board-certified in General Surgery; Giovanni Giannotti, MD, board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care; Socorro Milan-Flanigan, MD, Family Medicine; and Korathu Thomas, MD, board-certified in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

“We have a fabulous evening planned for our guests with great food, a raffle and an opportunity to learn more about breast health,” said Gladys Aguirre, RN, BSN, Manager, Community Education. “We hope women in the community will bring family members and friends to enjoy a relaxing evening out and get advice from our team of experts.”

Registration is required. Call 877-737-INFO (4636).

About Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center

Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (PSMEMC) is a premier medical center on Chicago’s near northwest side and includes the Saint Mary Campus, 2233 W. Division St., and Saint Elizabeth Campus, 1431 N. Claremont Ave. The Saint Mary Campus is certified as a Primary Stroke Center and accredited as a Chest Pain Center. The hospital specializes in behavioral health, cardiac care, digestive diseases, emergency services, neuroscience services, obstetrics and primary care. Visit our website at http://presencehealth.org/stmary-elizabeth.

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About Presence Health

PSMEMC is part of Presence Health, the largest Catholic health system based in Illinois, created in November 2011 through the merger of Provena Health and Resurrection Health Care. With over 150 sites of care, including 12 hospitals, Presence Health has 22,000 employees, 4,000 medical professionals and a revenue base of nearly $3 billion. Visit presencehealth.org to learn more.