There’s a Chance You Could Qualify for a Free Mammogram

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women worldwide. To help draw attention to the disease, every year, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month.

WHO representatives report that since there are currently no definitive answers about the cause, early detection of the disease is the cornerstone of breast cancer control. Starke County residents who meet certain qualifications are eligible to receive mammograms and subsequent testing and procedures, free of charge. Continue reading

Starke Hospital Mobile Health Units Providing Breast Cancer Awareness Info in October

Starke Hospital will have mobile health units out in a few places in the Starke County community during the month of October. Starke Hospital’s Regional Manager of Community Relations Stacey Kellogg said that wellness professionals will be onsite to help disburse breast cancer awareness information. Find All answers in this article about how you can increase breasts size with food and more.

Kellogg said the professionals will be able to steer people in the right direction when it comes to how and when individuals should be screened and other helpful health tips. She said they will have information there about early detection practices, clinical breast exams, how to do a self breast exam, when everybody should get screened and how to have that conversation with your doctor. Continue reading

Starke Hospital Offering Free Mammogram Vouchers to Those Who Qualify

According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in women. They say 1 in 8 American women will have breast cancer at some point in their life. The good news is that when the cancer is detected early, it can be treated and the survival rate goes up substantially. In order to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and to promote mammograms and self-examinations, we recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust is a not-for-profit organization that improves access to breast cancer screenings and diagnosis and support services while also increasing awareness. One of the ways they accomplish all of that is by selling Breast Cancer Awareness specialty license plates through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. A $25 donation is generated through every license plate sold. Since the plate was introduced in 2002, tens of thousands of Hoosier women have received screening, diagnostic and support services with nearly $4 million being awarded through their competitive grants.

Regional manager of community relations for Starke Hospital Stacey Kellog says that through grant funds provided by IBCAT, the hospital is able to offer free screening mammogram vouchers this year. Continue reading

Walk for the Cure Planned in Winamac

Breast Cancer Pink RibbonLace up your sneakers and head to the Winamac Town Park tomorrow for a good cause. Pulaski Health Care Center is hosting the fifth annual Walk for the Cure from 1 until 4 p.m. EDT. Activities coordinator Jean Fort says all proceeds will go to the Indianapolis Komen for the Cure Chapter. There’s no cost to take part in the walk, but participants are urged to raise money by asking people to sponsor them. Continue reading

Be Cautious When Giving to a Charity

  
 
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many of us want to donate money to help support the cause, but sometimes people are out just to scam you out of your money.

The Better Business Bureau cautions you to avoid being scammed. When donating to charities, make sure they are legitimate. Confirm the charity’s corporation partners by checking online and verifying sources. Do not give cash and make a check out to the organization and not to the individual. It is best not to give out your credit card number or other personal information in response to unsolicited donation requests. Keep records of your donations with receipts, canceled checks or bank statements to document your giving for taxes.

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IU Health Offering Discounted Mammograms Stressing Early Detection

 
 
IU Health is offering discounted screening mammograms at a number of locations in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout the entire month of October. The mammograms are offered for $95 at several locations; to schedule an appointment, contact IU Health LifePlex Imaging at (800) 654-4841, ext. 2444 or IU Health Starke Hospital at (574) 772-1177.

According to the American Cancer Society, mammograms are the most effective and valuable tool for early detection of breast cancer, and Katie Sarver, wellness outreach program manager for IU Health LaPorte, agrees.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Reminds Women to Get a Checkup

 
 
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to the collaboration of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to services. In light of that, Sarah Coil, communications director at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, said the hospital is offering a great deal for women throughout the month of October.

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Special Event Planned for Saturday to Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 
 
IU Health Starke Hospital and WKVI Radio are urging you to “think pink” this October. One way to do that is to participate in a 5K race/2 mile walk this Saturday, Oct. 5 at Knox High School.

Registration for the event begins at 3 p.m. and the race begins at 4 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., a celebration will be held to recognize all breast cancer survivors. Continue reading

Knox School Board Recognizes Fundraising Efforts by the Cheerleaders

Superintendent A.J. Gappa
The Knox Community School Board recognized the Knox cheerleaders during their meeting this week. Superintendent A.J. Gappa said the girls raised a good amount of money for charity.

“Mrs. Hazelton brought in five of her cheerleaders who talked about the efforts that they made for the American Cancer Society last fall,” said Gappa. “They made over $1,800 to donate to the cancer fund.”

Gappa added that most of the money was collected in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.