Your Stories: Wellness Wednesday Highlights Breast Health and Early Detection
November 4, 2026Categories: Events
Duncaster, a not-for-profit Life Plan Community in Bloomfield, holds monthly “Wellness Wednesday” programming for their colleagues. As part of a growing employer outreach initiative by Trinity Health Of New England, Sasha Douglas, MD, Breast Surgeon at the Karl J. Krapek, Sr. Comprehensive Women’s Health Center at Saint Francis Hospital, recently visited Duncaster for an engaging and informative discussion on breast health.
Sasha Douglas, MD, breast surgeon, spoke to employees at Duncaster during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Dr. Douglas emphasized the importance of preventive care and the critical role early detection plays in improving breast cancer outcomes. She shared information on the latest advancements in breast cancer screening and treatment, addressed common myths surrounding cancer-causing products, and discussed the different types of breast cancer diagnoses.
Duncaster employees were highly engaged throughout the session, asking thoughtful questions about potential cancer-causing agents, early signs and symptoms, lifestyle factors, and the role genetics plays in breast cancer risk. The interactive discussion highlighted a strong interest in learning more about ways to reduce risk and stay proactive about personal health.
The event was a tremendous success, reinforcing the value of bringing trusted clinical expertise directly to our community partners and employers. Through programs like Wellness Wednesdays, Trinity Health Of New England continues to support education, prevention, and healthier communities.
Submitted by Jacob Diogostine, Regional Coordinator, Community Health and Well-Being, Trinity Health Of New England.
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