Carson Tahoe Health “THiNK PiNK” Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Kicks Off Oct. 1
Carson Tahoe Health’s 13th annual “THiNK PiNK” breast cancer awareness campaign kicks-off on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Red’s Old 395 Grill will once again host the event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 1055 S. Carson St., Carson City. The event is free to attend and individuals wearing a Carson Tahoe “Think Pink” t-shirt will receive free appetizers courtesy of Red’s Old 395 Grill. T-Shirts can be purchased for a $10 suggested donation at the event or at the Carson Tahoe Medical Campus. 100% of proceeds from all “THiNK PiNK” t-shirt, bar and raffle sales will go to the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center for cancer education and support.
"Statistics show that one in eight women will develop breast cancer within their lifetime,” said Diane Rush, Carson Tahoe Health’s Marketing Manager. “Early detection is the key to survival. “THiNK PiNK” encourages women to take control of their health by getting annual mammograms, doing regular self-breast exams and scheduling annual clinical exams.”
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Recent studies show that although women are aware they should get a mammogram and do regular self-breast exams, the majority of women in the high risk groups do not follow recommended guidelines. Carson Tahoe Health sponsors “THiNK PiNK” to remind women to be proactive with their breast health.
New to Carson Tahoe Health’s education efforts is the issue surrounding dense breast tissue and additional screenings.
"Women with dense breast tissue not only have a much higher risk of breast cancer, but mammograms may not be as effective in detecting certain types of cancer in these women,” said Aimee Gonzi, Outpatient Imaging Supervisor at Carson Tahoe Health. “As a result, on January 1, 2014, the State of Nevada began requiring all mammography providers to notify women who have dense breast tissue, and to inform them of the various options available.”
For more information on Carson Tahoe's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign “THiNK PiNK” please call Carson Tahoe Cancer Services at 775-445-7500. For more information on breast health go here.
Go here for 13 more ways to “THiNK PiNK.”
About Carson Tahoe Health (CTH):
Carson Tahoe Health is a local, not-for-profit healthcare system consisting of three hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with over 20 regional locations. The system is headquartered on a beautiful master planned medical campus nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in north Carson City. As the system’s cornerstone, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center (CTRMC), voted 5th most beautiful hospital in the nation, is the only Baby Friendly designated hospital in Nevada. This magnificent facility offers a tranquil healing environment with 138 private rooms, an advanced open heart surgery program and expanded 24 hour emergency care. Also included on the medical campus is Sierra Surgery Hospital, a short stay surgery hospital vote #1 in Nevada for patient satisfaction and the State’s only gold level cancer center.
For more information, go to www.carsontahoe.com.
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