Health News
- 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,...
- Reaching Underserved Populations With Lifesaving Breast Care Information
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending an afternoon tea at Northwest Hospital featuring a talk by Sandra Millon Underwood, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N. Dr. Underwood is the 2010 Komen Visiting Professor, and she was making a stop at Northwest during...
- Breast Cancer Is A Global Issue
By Deb Kirkland, RN, BSN, MPH Nurse Navigator, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Center at Northwest Hospital Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women around the globe. In 2002, there were 1.2 million cases globally, and over 400,000 deaths....
- 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...
- Nurse Navigator Begins At Northwest
By Deb Kirkland, RN, BSN, MPH Nurse Navigator, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Center at Northwest Hospital The role of navigation in cancer centers has evolved due to the need in assisting patients through their cancer journey. Being diagnosed with...
Health News
Nine breast cancer programs get total of $360,000 from Komen
Nine programs in Central and Eastern Kentucky will share $360,000 for breast cancer screening, treatment, education and patient navigation.
The grants go to breast cancer-specific projects of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department; the Kentucky Pink Connection; Central Baptist Hospital; St. Joseph Breast Center; King's Daughters Medical Center; Mountain Comprehensive Health Corp.; Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital; Dayspring Family Health Center; and North Central Area Health Education Center. Programs chosen were determined to have the greatest impact on underserved women in a 58-county service area, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
The grants were awarded by the Lexington affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Another $100,000 raised in Kentucky went to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Grants Program to fund research. (Read more)
- 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,...
- Reaching Underserved Populations With Lifesaving Breast Care Information
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending an afternoon tea at Northwest Hospital featuring a talk by Sandra Millon Underwood, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N. Dr. Underwood is the 2010 Komen Visiting Professor, and she was making a stop at Northwest during...
- Breast Cancer Is A Global Issue
By Deb Kirkland, RN, BSN, MPH Nurse Navigator, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Center at Northwest Hospital Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women around the globe. In 2002, there were 1.2 million cases globally, and over 400,000 deaths....
- 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...
- Nurse Navigator Begins At Northwest
By Deb Kirkland, RN, BSN, MPH Nurse Navigator, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Center at Northwest Hospital The role of navigation in cancer centers has evolved due to the need in assisting patients through their cancer journey. Being diagnosed with...