Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast & Health Fair to be held October 8th
By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016
October is Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. The Maverick County Hospital District is hosting a free “Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness” Breakfast and Health Fair for all women on Saturday, October 8, 2016, from 8:30 A.M. through 11:30 A.M. at the District’s Offices located at 3406 Bob Rogers Drive, Eagle Pass, Texas, announced MCHD Chief Executive Officer Terri Contreras-Patlan.
“We like to extend a cordial invitation for all women in Maverick County to join us at the Maverick County Hospital District’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Services to celebrate life and learn more about breast cancer risks among women in our community,” said Contreras-Patlan.
The “Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Event” will feature a free breakfast to all participants, healthcare information, beauty tips, raffle gifts, photo booth, and two guest speakers, Lupita Fuentes, Maverick County WIC Director and President of the Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees, and Lilia M. Garza.
MCHD Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Director Kathy Vidal stated that the Hospital District provides free mammograms and breast and cervical cancer exams to all women in Maverick County who qualify for these services under a state grant. Vidal encourages all women in the community to attend this highly informative “Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Event” on Saturday, October 8th, as admission is completely free to the event. Vidal added to that a free complimentary breakfast and refreshments will be provided to attendees. In addition, important healthcare information and services will be provided to participants.
Vidal stated that education, self-examinations, mammograms, and early detection are important for all women to prevent breast and cervical cancer. The October 8th “Think Pink Breast Cancer Event” will provide valuable information to women in the community that may save their lives one day. Breast cancer survivors Lupita Fuentes and Lilia M. Garza will speak to women concerning their personal experiences with cancer and how they beat it.
Maverick County Hospital District Board of Director Ricardo E. Calderon stated “every woman in Maverick County should attend this important breast cancer awareness event and learn about the valuable healthcare services offered by the Hospital District for women in the community.”
For more information about the “Think Pink Breast Cancer Event,” please contact Kathy Vidal at the MCHD Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (830) 773-1460.
