Trinity Health Of New England Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 4, 2023Categories: Events
In the U.S., 1-in-8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Trinity Health Of New England colleagues around the region will be participating in fundraising, awareness, and free mammogram events throughout October to encourage women to take charge of their health. Early detection and diagnosis are key in reducing the risk of dying from breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events
PinkLink – Saint Francis Hospital
Free Mammogram Screening Event for Underinsured and Uninsured Women
Saturday, October 14 • 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Karl J. Krapek, Sr. Comprehensive Women’s Health Center
114 Woodland Street., Hartford, Conn.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 860-714-9729 to register.
PinkLink – Radiology Associates of Hartford – Glastonbury
Free Mammogram Screening Event for Underinsured and Uninsured Women
Friday, October 20 • 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
RAH – Glastonbury
31 Sycamore Street, Suite 102, Glastonbury, Conn.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 860-969-6400 to register.
PinkLink – Johnson Memorial Hospital
Free Mammogram Screening Event for Underinsured and Uninsured Women
Friday, October 27 • 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
JMH Ambulatory Care Center
148 Hazard Ave., Enfield, Conn.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 860-763-7651 to register.
Mammogram Screening
Mercy Medical Center will offer free mammography screening exams during the month of October. Call (413) 748-9729 weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment or for additional information.
Center for Mammography at Mercy Medical Center
299 Carew Street, Springfield, Mass.
Wicked in Pink Motorcycle Run 2023
Sunday, October 8
The mission of the Wicked in Pink Motorcycle Run is to raise money for the Sister Caritas Cancer Center Patient Fund at Mercy Medical Center. Funds help support the financial burdens cancer patients may face. For more information, please visit www.wickedinpinkrun.com.
Fall into Women’s Health
An evening of wellness and fun! Join us for a fabulous and engaging girls’ night out. Visit with a wide range of health and wellness experts including breast surgeons, OB/GYN, primary care physicians and other specialists. Fall into Women’s Health is about YOU! It’s a chance to prioritize your well-being, connect with like-minded women and leave feeling empowered and revitalized. Register at www.trinityhealthofne.org/vyne.
Thursday, October 19 • 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Vyne Restaurant & Bar
1365 Whittemore Road, 2nd Floor
Middlebury, Conn.
Pink Out – Saint Mary’s Hospital
Fundraising event for Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation’s Breast Screening Fund
Thursday, October 26
Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation partners with the City of Waterbury to raise funds and awareness for the Breast Screening Program at Saint Mary’s. One hundred percent of the proceeds will assist underinsured and uninsured women in need of essential breast screening, diagnostic, and other medical procedures. More than 160 women in the Waterbury community benefit from this fund every year. To donate or purchase a Pink Out t-shirt, please visit www.stmhfoundation.org/pinkout.
Trinity Health Of New England encourages all women to be proactive about their breast health. While mammograms begin at age 40 for most women, those at higher risk for breast cancer may need to start earlier. Talk to your provider and find out how you can schedule your annual mammogram by visiting www.trinityhealthofne.org/breast.