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Free Breast Cancer Screening

Nyack Hospital and State Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) will be hosting a FREE Breast Cancer Screening Program Friday, September 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital.  This is a chance for anyone who cannot afford a routine Mammography and Clinical Breast Exam to receive one.


Refreshments will be provided by Senator David Carlucci.


“Early detection, screening and clinical examinations are absolutely critical to ensure that women are safeguarded from breast cancer,” said Senator Carlucci.  “Medical experts across the health spectrum, including the American Cancer Society, all agree that women as early in their 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast exam as part of their periodic health exam, with women age 40 and older having a mammogram every year.  I am thrilled to join Nyack Hospital in co-sponsoring this breast cancer screening event that offers women the opportunity to fulfill this important checkup.” 
                                       
Patricia Joseph, MD, Director of Breast and Women’s Health Prevention Services at Nyack Hospital remarked, “Nyack Hospital is pleased to reach out to those members of our community who are financially unable to access screening programs through the traditional medical system.”

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This cancer screening event is grant funded by the Cancer Services Program of the Hudson Valley Region in partnership with Nyack Hospital, and, in part, with a grant from Capital One.


To register, please call:

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  • The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital at 845.348.8551.  Spanish speaking assistance is available at 845.348.8582.

  • Cancer Services Program of the Hudson Valley Region at 855.277.4482, ext. 3005


Remember:  Cancer screenings save LIVES!




 

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