BCH offers discount mammograms
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October 18, 2013 |
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Willis, DDS, and staff support early
detection. |
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When statistics are one in eight—of anything—the
odds are high. Picture a gathering, perhaps a
basketball game, a church service, a school
graduation, a concert, or a community play, then
pick one woman out of every eight women. That
little exercise brings home why it is so
important for women to have regular mammograms.
One in eight women will have breast cancer in
their lifetime.
Today, with the advancement of digital
mammography, even the tiniest abnormalities show
in the digital picture. Then, after a potential
problem is spotted, the radiologist can
investigate further with an ultrasound or other
forms of testing.
Early detection is the key to fight cancer.
Boundary Community Hospital urges women to come
for a mammogram screening. Now, is the perfect
time to call for a screening. The cost of a
mammogram is 25 percent off now thru November
15, 2013.
Mayor Dave Anderson has declared Wednesday,
October 30, Breast Cancer Awareness Day. He will
announce a mayoral proclamation at noon at the
Georgia Mae Plaza, downtown Bonners Ferry.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and wear pink
in solidarity of the fight against Breast
Cancer. The entire ceremony will last only a few
minutes. Afterwards order a free coffee,
espresso, or hot chocolate at the restaurant of
your choice.
Join in by wearing a pink t-shirt! Call Marcia
Morman, Boundary Community Hospital’s Community
Relations Coordinator, to order a t-shirt
designed exclusively for Boundary County, call
(208) 267-6912. Cost is $6.50.
Please schedule a mammogram today; call (208)
267-3141, extension 4258. |
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