By Yvette Crenshaw
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Community Health Centers across the nation are showing their support by hosting events and educating surrounding communities.
- Waikiki Health Center in Honolulu, HI is offering screenings and also encouraging patients to sign up for the Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure.
- Community Health Center, Inc. in Middletown, CT has been supporting National Breast Cancer Awareness by highlighting AmeriCorps members participating in the Terri Broduer Walk, and having staff at the health center wear pink shirts. Check out photos on their facebook page.
- The Community Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHCACT) staff had an opportunity to talk to staff at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Connecticut to discuss future partnerships and address findings in a recent community profile report.
- Redwood Community Health Coalition (RCHC) in Petaluma, CA is helping to raise money for the Santa Rosa Community Health Center’s breast cancer screening and diagnostic services. See how you can help by visiting RCHC’s facebook page.
For more information about breast cancer awareness and Community Health Centers, please read NACHC’s press release on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Also, please share your stories about National Breast Cancer Awareness with us!