All Area Residents Invited to "In the Pink" Event on Thursday, October 23rd

DENNISON—In recognition of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Trinity Hospital Twin City is inviting all area residents to “In the Pink,” a free health event to combat breast cancer through education, awareness and survivor recognition. The event also includes guest speakers, survivor recognition and a walk by candlelight. In the Pink will take place on Thursday, October 23^rd from 5:30 to 7 pm at the hospital’s first floor at 819 N. First Street.

            In the Pink includes a health and information fair starting at 5:30 pm where attendees will enjoy complimentary refreshments, receive a free gift, learn about breast health and women’s screenings from hospital professionals, receive a mini massage from licensed massage therapist Terri Graziani or Chris Noble, receive an optional free bra fitting consultation provided by Rainbow clothing store, and sign up to win door prizes.

At about 6 pm, In the Pink guests will hear from Bonnie Basiletti and Kathy Raber, two local breast cancer survivors who will share their experiences; and a staff member from Medi-Wise Pharmacy, who will talk about products that can make women more comfortable after having a mastectomy. Following the talks by the breast cancer survivors and pharmacy representative, Dr. Denise Gilman, Board Certified General Surgeon with Trinity Health System, will give a presentation about breast health and the importance of continued support for breast cancer survivors.

            Following the speakers, all breast cancer survivors will be recognized with a small gift, and guests can take a brief tour of the hospital’s mammography suite. At about 7 pm, a walk by candlelight will take place around the outside of the hospital building to honor those who are currently battling breast cancer and to remember those who have battled breast cancer.

            The “In the Pink” health event is hosted by the Trinity Hospital Twin City Community Outreach and Imaging Departments. To register for this free event and/or to be acknowledged as a breast cancer survivor, register online at www.trinitytwincity.org or call (740) 922-7450, ext. 2124 by noon on Wednesday, October 22^nd.

            “During breast cancer awareness month, we want to take the opportunity to not only support the cause by wearing pink but also to encourage women to learn about the importance of mammography screenings,” shared Tiffany Poland, Director of Community Outreach. “We encourage everyone to attend and wear something pink to demonstrate unity while we combat breast cancer through education, awareness and survivor recognition.”

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