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Breast Cancer—Be Aware and Take Action
October 1, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and to provide education regarding the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize...
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Harris Regional Hospital will Turn Pink in October
September 22, 2022
Starting on Monday, October 5th, Harris Regional Hospital will be lighting up the exterior of the hospital pink in celebration and memory of Breast Cancer Awareness month. In conjunction with the town of Sylva, Harris Regional Hospital is excited to turn pink throughout the month of October. Harris Regional Hospital...
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Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life
October 4, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so if you haven’t already scheduled your mammogram for the year, now is a great time to get it on your calendar and get the peace of mind that comes from taking charge of your health. It’s one hour a year that could save...
read moreAn Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime. How an annual mammogram could save your life
October 14, 2020
Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules and more. But if you’re a woman age 40...
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The Fight Doesn’t End October 31
October 1, 2019
Moving beyond awareness and into peace-of-mind with annual mammograms October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to review our knowledge of this disease, shine a spotlight on its risks and symptoms, and raise awareness of how we can help fight it. According to the Centers for Disease...
read moreHarris Regional Hospital hosting reception on October 3 to dedicate Tree of Hope to honor and remember breast cancer patients
September 24, 2019
As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Harris Breast Care is hosting a reception on Thursday, October 3 from 12 – 1 pm in the first-floor lobby at Harris Medical Park at 98 Doctors Drive in Sylva to dedicate the Tree of Hope to honor and remember breast cancer...
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