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You've got the power - Pink Power

Published: Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage ( More Entries )

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For Immediate Release:

GREENVILLE Vidant Health and its physician partners are offering you the chance to learn how early detection, regular screening, and advanced treatment options can give you the power against breast cancer. This year's keynote speaker, DeLores Pressley, will be presenting The Power of an UP Woman. By using her mantra "Be Undeniably Powerful," this expert on motivation and confidence will encourage you to take back the power that belongs to you. Come enjoy healthy foods and receive a Pink Power kit to take home with you along with wisdom from local physicians of Vidant Health.

Event schedule:

Monday, Oct. 7 - Vidant Chowan Hospital Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Chowan Golf and Country Club, Edenton

Monday, Oct. 7 - Vidant Duplin Hospital Social
6 - 7:30 p.m., Duplin Winery, Rose Hill

Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Vidant Medical Center and Vidant Edgecombe Hospital Social
6 - 8 p.m., Rock Springs Center, Greenville

Wednesday, Oct. 9 - Vidant Beaufort Hospital and Vidant Pungo Hospital Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Beaufort County Community College, Washington

Wednesday, Oct. 9 - Vidant Bertie Hospital Social and Dinner
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Greater Wynns Grove Church, Ahoskie

Thursday, Oct. 10 - The Outer Banks Hospital Dinner
6 - 7:30 p.m., Nags Head Golf Club, Nags Head
    All events are free, but registration is required. Space is limited. To register, log onto VidantHealth.com/pinkpower, or call 1-800-472-8500.

    Contact: Beth Anne Atkins, Vidant Health Strategic Development, (252) 847-7735 or beth.atkins@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

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