Contact:  Janis Walker, Healthy Community Coalition (207) 779-2750

Healthy Community Coalition to Provide Breast Health Outreach

Farmington ¾

As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) is offering five breast cancer awareness events throughout Franklin County through the generosity of funding from the Avon Breast Health Outreach Program.  

In conjunction with area providers and the Martha B. Webber Breast Center staff, HCC staff is promoting breast cancer awareness through education and resources, clinical breast exams, and assistance in scheduling mammograms and obtaining financial coverage of services. Additional services being offered include: flu shots and cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, and nutrition, physical activity and tobacco education.  Gifts are being offered for those who attend.

Event times and locations:

Thursday, October 3: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Farmington Save-a-Lot

Friday, October 11: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Rangeley IGA

Monday, October 14: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Farmington Save-a-Lot

Friday, October 18: 11 a.m. –  3 p.m., Edmunds Market

Friday, October 25: 11 a.m. –  2 p.m., Eustis Town Office

For additional information contact Janis Walker, program manager, at Healthy Community Coalition at 779-2750.

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