Community invited to participate in events and activities planned in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Charlotte, N.C. Oct. 1, 2015 – Novant Health is raising awareness about the importance of breast health by supporting several community events and hosting educational classes throughout the month of October. In celebration of breast cancer survivors everywhere, all three Novant Health hospitals in the greater Charlotte area will be lit in pink throughout October.
The health care system is a proud sponsor for various upcoming events, including the 19th Annual Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® held Saturday, Oct. 3, in uptown Charlotte and the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk to be held Saturday, Oct. 17, also in uptown Charlotte.
In addition, the following programs, classes and special events will be offered at local Novant Health facilities:
Dinner with a doctor: Learn about breast health | Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, Café Solarium, 1500 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews
Join Dr. Nicole Abinanti and Dr. Carolyn Menendez as they discuss breast screening recommendations for women and men, as well as diagnostic imaging with mammography, tomography, ultrasound and MRI. The evening will end with a tour of the radiology center at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. Call 704-384-3557 or email ksennis@novanthealth.org to register.
A night of beauty | Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Modern Salon & Spa, 1133 Metropolitan Ave., Suite 150, Charlotte
In partnership with Modern Salon & Spa, this special event for female survivors features individual makeup and hair consultations, including eye and lip color recommendations, skin care and wig care. Call 704-384-5223 to register.
Breast cancer support groups | Varied times
Novant Health Buddy Kemp Cancer Support Center, 242 S. Colonial Ave., Charlotte
Whether you’re a cancer patient, family member or caring friend, the Novant Health Buddy Kemp Cancer Support Center offers a variety of support groups for you. The Bosom Buddies group meets on Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with a potluck lunch served every second Wednesday of the month. The Triple Negative group meets on the third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For more information, visit NovantHealth.org/buddykemp or call 704-384-5223.
Huntersville support group | Third Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, 10030 Gilead Road, Huntersville
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center is offering a new support group for adults with cancer and their family and friends. The group meets in the physician plaza in room 380. Call 704-384-3513 to register.
For more information about breast health services offered by Novant Health or to schedule a mammogram at a location near you, visit NovantHealth.org.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is a four-state integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to our communities. Novant Health consists of more than 1,200 physicians and 25,000 employees who make healthcare remarkable at nearly 500 locations, including 14 medical centers and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Novant Health is committed to making healthcare remarkable for patients and communities, serving more than 4 million patients annually. In 2014, Novant Health provided more than $639 million in community benefit including charity care and services. Novant Health is ranked as one of the nation’s top 20 integrated delivery networks by IMS Health.
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