Health News
A breast cancer support group for women will be held on March 18 at Northwest Hospital?s Education Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 410-601-9355, for more information.
- Lifebridge Health Goes Pink
If you?ve been to Northwest Hospital after dark the last few weeks, you may have noticed a rosy glow cast over the main entrance. That?s because pink lights have been installed to mark October?s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It sounds simple,...
- Cancer Screening Myths And Facts Discussed At Northwest
There are many opinions on cancer screening, whether it's who should get mammograms or when to start testing for cervical cancer. That's why the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute wants to help you receive the best information about when...
- Breast Friends Offers Support
Do you know a woman under 40 who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? Breast Friends is designed to address their unique needs. The program offers support and educational activities. A program of LifeBridge Health, the group was originally funded by...
- Cases Of Breast Cancer Among Younger Women Rising
By Deb Kirkland, RN, BSN, MPH Nurse Navigator, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Center at Northwest Hospital This year over 200,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and of those 11,000 will be under the age of 40. This...
- Northwest Hospital Breast Care Center Receives American College Of Radiology Accreditation
The Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center at Northwest Hospital has been awarded accreditation in digital mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The Breast Care Center has held ACR accreditation...
Health News
Breast cancer support group to meet at Northwest Hospital
A breast cancer support group for women will be held on March 18 at Northwest Hospital?s Education Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 410-601-9355, for more information.
- Lifebridge Health Goes Pink
If you?ve been to Northwest Hospital after dark the last few weeks, you may have noticed a rosy glow cast over the main entrance. That?s because pink lights have been installed to mark October?s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It sounds simple,...
- Cancer Screening Myths And Facts Discussed At Northwest
There are many opinions on cancer screening, whether it's who should get mammograms or when to start testing for cervical cancer. That's why the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute wants to help you receive the best information about when...
- Breast Friends Offers Support
Do you know a woman under 40 who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? Breast Friends is designed to address their unique needs. The program offers support and educational activities. A program of LifeBridge Health, the group was originally funded by...
- Cases Of Breast Cancer Among Younger Women Rising
By Deb Kirkland, RN, BSN, MPH Nurse Navigator, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Center at Northwest Hospital This year over 200,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and of those 11,000 will be under the age of 40. This...
- Northwest Hospital Breast Care Center Receives American College Of Radiology Accreditation
The Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center at Northwest Hospital has been awarded accreditation in digital mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The Breast Care Center has held ACR accreditation...