Thursday, October 07, 2010
With October upon us, pink ribbons emerge and the color pink seems to appear everywhere. In 1985, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was initiated and included a weeklong event addressing with Congress the need for mammogram accessibility. Today, advocates participate in events to raise money and share breast health messages. (more)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
According to Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Report, the Penn State Hershey Breast Center ranks in the top 1 percent of clinics that have participated in this report over the last six months. (more)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Penn State Hershey Breast Center has teamed up with ABC 27 for a special call-in show featuring Penn State Hershey specialists Leah Cream, Rena Kass and Susann Schetter.
Tune-in to ABC27 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. For more information, please visit http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/breast/home online. (more)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Breast Cancer Awareness month, beautiful fall leaves and football season -- what could they possibly have in common? When you stop and think about it, there are a few similarities. First, vibrant colors come to mind: red, orange and yellow leaves tell many of us that October is here. Pink ribbons appear in stores and on television shows, and some even show up at football games. NFL players wore pink cleats and gloves during their first games in October. Whether you're a football fan or not, it's a good time of year to remind the women in your life to get a mammogram. (more)
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Every year, events during October bring awareness of the need for early detection and research of breast cancer, as well as to honor those diagnosed with the disease. (more)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Penn State Hershey Breast Center honors all Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine employees from Oct. 5 to 10, for Employee Mammogram Week at the East Health Campus facility at 30 Hope Drive in Hershey. (more)
Thursday, July 16, 2009
The first employee mammogram week at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in May was a big success! Thanks to everyone who took the time to make time for themselves, and scheduled their annual mammogram. (more)
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is proud to announce that Penn State Hershey Breast Center has been granted a three-year, full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. The Center earned a perfect score by successfully meeting with all 27 standards outlined by the NAPBC. (more)