Volunteers from the Rainy River District Breast Health Network will be situated at Pharmasave, Wal-Mart, Safeway, and Shoppers Drug Mart this Saturday (April 26) from 10 a.m.-noon to remind women of all ages of the importance of breast health.
“It’s a tag day, but we don’t want your money,” stressed network chair Teresa Hazel.
“It’s a free reminder to encourage women to have an annual breast examination by a trained professional or physician.”
Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. operates a breast health program at La Verendrye Hospital, where registered nurses provide thorough examinations and also educate women on the importance of breast health.
“This program is a great alternative to trying to book an appointment with your family physician,” said Hazel.
The network’s message this year is “Every Woman Counts!”
“We encourage all women to practise breast health because the sooner something is detected, the better chance of survival,” Hazel stressed.
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