Contact:
Amy Massimo
Director, Public Affairs
(845) 348-2773
massimoa@nyackhospital.org
Nyack, NY – April 7, 2009 – The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital, in collaboration with the Rockland County Cancer Services Partnership (RCCSP), held is second Free Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, March 28. That day, seventy-four women received free mammograms, clinical breast exams and Pap smears, as appropriate. The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital was pleased to provide this service to women in the community to help combat the high incidence of breast cancer in Rockland County. More than half of the women who attended this program never had a Screening Mammography and/or clinical breast exam.
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Staff from The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital and the Rockland County Cancer Services Partnership at the informational table.
The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital is an outstanding, comprehensive, state-of-the-art facility that provides expert diagnosis and treatment of breast disease with an emphasis on cancer prevention, early detection, and educational outreach programs. The Center’s advanced technology, expert medical team and complete range of services address the physical and emotional issues women face when seeking breast care.
Nyack Hospital
Nyack Hospital is a 375-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital located in Rockland County, NY. Founded in 1895, it is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System. For additional information, please visit our web site at www.nyackhospital.org.
