Mayor to proclaim early detection day |
| October 16, 2012 |
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Join in “Early Detection Day”, at noon Friday,
October 26, downtown at the Georgia May
Plaza in support of the early detection of
Breast Cancer as Bonners Ferry Mayor Dave
Anderson proclaims it Breast Cancer Awareness,
Early Detection Day. All the grocery store cashiers, all the bank tellers, most of the restaurant servers in town and many other people will be wearing an “Early Detection” T-shirt as an encouragement for women to schedule a mammogram. Mayor’s Proclamation Recognizing October 26, 2012 As Breast Cancer Awareness, Early Detection Day Whereas, the sad fact is that one out of eight women will have breast cancer in their lifetime; and Whereas, early detection of breast cancer is one of the major factors in defeating cancer; and Whereas, when breast cancer is detected early there is a marked increase in the chance of treating it successfully; and Whereas, mammograms can sometimes detect a cancer two years earlier than physical exams; and Whereas, we encourage women in our community to have this extremely important test performed; Now, therefore, in recognition of breast cancer awareness, I, David K. Anderson, Mayor of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, do hereby proclaim October 26, 2012 to be “Breast Cancer Awareness, Early Detection Day” in Bonners Ferry and urge all citizens to show support. /s/ David K. Anderson, Mayor Boundary Community Hospital has reduced screening mammograms by 25% from now through Friday, November 16, to address this women’s health issue. Vouchers that cover the entire amount of the mammograms are available through your local doctor and Panhandle Health District for those qualifying. Qualification is based on income and age. Call your doctors’ office to find out the specifics. To schedule your mammogram, call Boundary Community Hospital, (208) 267-3141 extension 4258. Cost of the T-shirt is $6.50. Email marcia.m@bcch.org for a T-shirt or, call (208) 267-3141 extension 4324. |