Mayor to proclaim early detection day
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October 16, 2012 |
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.
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