Special to the Herald
SPRINGFIELD – The Effingham County Health Department is celebrating women and encouraging good health habits with a Breast Cancer Awareness Day event on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free breast and cervical exams will be available along with blood pressure and blood glucose screenings.
“We plan to have fun, too,” said Bethany Thornton, nurse manager of the Effingham County Health Department. “We’ll have activities, refreshments, a photo booth, giveaways, and a raffle for prize baskets.” The prize baskets were donated by local community businesses, including Baked by Maggie, Paddles Coffee, Sweet Treats Cannery, Happy Days Ice Cream, and Wright Wicks Candle Company.
Appointments are encouraged but not required. To schedule an appointment, call the Effingham County Health Department at 912-754-6484.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women after skin cancer. It is estimated about one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat.
Early detection is also key for cervical cancer. In the early stages, cervical cancer may not cause noticeable signs or symptoms. However, cervical cancer is highly treatable when found early through screenings.
