Giving you POWER over breast cancer | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    WASHINGTON     October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month – the month dedicated to educating women about breast cancer by stressing the importance of early detection through regular self-breast exams and mammography. Vidant Health is empowering thousands of women across eastern North Carolina in the fight against breast cancer through early detection, treatment and recovery. Vidant Beaufort Hospital and our physician partners can give you the power, too. Learn more by attending our Pink Power event, women’s health fair and breast cancer screenings. Dates, times and locations are listed below. Join us in October as we celebrate breast cancer awareness and host a breast cancer event near you.

October 18 - Pink Power Luncheon Hosted by Vidant Beaufort Hospital and Vidant Pungo Hospital 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,     Beaufort County Community College, Washington Building 10,    5337 Hwy 264 East    Washington, NC
   If you are in the Belhaven area, take the Vidant Health “Pink Power Express” bus from Vidant Pungo Hospital to the Beaufort County Community College. Meet in front of Vidant Pungo Hospital. Depart at 10:30 am; return at 2:15 pm.

    Hear three-time breast cancer survivor, author and consultant, Tina Pruitt. Tina will share her story with a mix of humor and honesty that inspires people to take control of their lives no matter where they are on life’s journey. Each participant will enjoy healthy “power” foods and go home with a Vidant Health Pink Power kit.

    Breast Cancer Screenings
    Free clinical breast exams, offered in a private setting by a physician or medical provider.

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,     Vidant Family Medicine, Aurora     151 W. Third Street | Aurora, NC
   To attend Pink Power or make an appointment for a screening please call (800) 472-8500 or visit VidantHealth.com/pinkpower.

Women’s Health Fair Friday, October 12 9:00 am – 12 noon,     Vidant Family Medicine, Aurora     570 Pamlico Plaza, Washington, NC Find us at the Walmart Entrance
    Free screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI. Information and material geared toward women’s health will be provided including physical therapy, mammograms, osteoporosis and cancer. Door prizes and giveaways!

    Contact: Pam Shadle, Vidant Beaufort Hospital at (252)975-4134 or pam.shadle@vidanthealth.com

    Vidant Health, a mission-driven, not-for-profit corporation, owns, leases or has a majority membership interest in nine eastern North Carolina hospitals and has a management agreement with one other. The health system includes Albemarle Health, Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Vidant Bertie Hospital, Vidant Chowan Hospital, Vidant Duplin Hospital, Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, The Outer Banks Hospital, Vidant Medical Center, Vidant Pungo Hospital, Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Vidant Home Health and Hospice, Vidant Wellness Centers, Vidant Medical Group and is affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. On the web at www.vidanthealth.com.