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University sponsors ‘pink out’

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Waynesburg University’s nursing students, in conjunction with Cornerstone Care, are sponsoring a “pink out” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21.

Cornerstone Care’s “Dancing with a Pink Ribbon” Project will offer free clinical breast exams and mammogram referrals in Cornerstone Care’s mobile medical unit in front of Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse.

The screenings, which will be done onsite by a nurse practitioner, are being held in conjunction with Waynesburg women’s basketball “pink out” game to increase awareness for breast cancer.

“Dancing with a Pink Ribbon” provides women age 40 and over with free Clinical Breast Exams conducted by a medical professional, and mammogram referrals. The project assists the uninsured and underinsured in obtaining a free or low cost mammogram.

The project also provides education and outreach to men and women on the importance of early detection and prevention of breast cancer.

“Dancing with a Pink Ribbon” is a program made possible with funding provided by Susan G. Komen, Pittsburgh.

In 2015 it is estimated that there will be 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women and 2,350 new cases in men. Alarmingly, it is also estimated 40,290 women and 440 will die from breast cancer. What can you do to protect yourself? The odds of early detection greatly improve by doing monthly self-breast exams. Early diagnosis and treatment are paramount to becoming a survivor of breast cancer.

If you notice any change you should see your health care provider. There will be more information about how to do self-breast exams and the warning signs of breast cancer provided at the “pink out” game.

Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Both insured and uninsured women are encouraged to attend. To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information about the project, contact Christina Livingston at 724-705-3195 or by email at clivingston@cornerstonecare.com.

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