JC Blair Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Women’s Imaging Center of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon is hosting its sixth annual Cindy Taylor Memorial Wear Pink Luncheon on Friday, October 12, at 12:00 noon in the Ellis Hall Ballroom at Juniata College. This year’s luncheon will feature Scott Wise, M.D., Tristan Radiology Breast Imaging Specialist, presenting a program called Breast Cancer: Not your mother’s enemy. Tickets are $15, and available for purchase at the J.C. Blair Hospital Information Desk or through www.jcblair.org until Thursday, October 4. Seating is limited, and carpooling is encouraged. For more information call (814) 643-8548.

Dr. Wise will address the evolution of breast cancer and the great strides that have been made in early detection through technology advancements. “My presentation will focus upon the myriad of advancements in radiology that enable us to detect breast cancer at an earlier stage and give a better overall evaluation prior to surgery and other treatment,” said Wise.

Dr. Wise has been a practicing radiologist at Tristan Radiology Associates since 2000 and is currently the director of Tristan’s Women’s Imaging Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center where he also completed a fellowship in body imaging. He completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia. He is one of 13 radiologists on the medical staff at J.C. Blair.

In addition to the presentation and lunch, the event will feature a raffle of prizes donated by several area organizations, with all proceeds benefiting J.C. Blair Foundation’s Alliance for Breast Care. Proceeds from the Cindy Taylor Softball Tournament will also be presented to the foundation at the luncheon.

Additional October Breast Cancer Awareness programs sponsored by the Women’s Imaging Center at J.C. Blair include:

A free gift for every mammography patient in the month of October.

Saturday Mammography Screening Day on October 20 for women who will appreciate the convenience of being able to take care of this important screening on a Saturday morning. For an appointment, please call (814) 643-8624.

“Pink Power Paint Night” on Thursday, October 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the J.C. Blair Education Center. Rebecca Reck from Bluebird Designs will give attendees step-by-step instructions to create a breast cancer awareness-inspired masterpiece. Attendees will also be provided with painting supplies, dessert, breast health information, and a free gift. The cost is $35, with checks made payable to the J.C. Blair Foundation. For more information or to register, call (814) 643-8652.

Throughout the month, J.C. Blair’s Breast Health Coordinator Penny Shope will be presenting breast health educational programs to various groups throughout Huntingdon County. “Breast health education is so important in the fight against breast cancer,” said Shope. “If we can educate women about the importance of breast self-awareness, clinical breast exams, and mammography, and alleviate their fears if a cancer is detected early, we can save a lot of lives!”

J.C. Blair’s Women’s Imaging Center participates in the Mammogram Voucher Program funded by Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh and administered by adagio health. Those who are concerned about the cost of a mammogram should call 1-888-MVP-0505 to see if they qualify for a voucher.

For more information about any of these Breast Cancer Awareness Month events, call (814) 643-8548.

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