Northern Light Health goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

BREWER — Breast Cancer Awareness Month has long been associated with the color pink. To show our support for breast cancer patients, Northern Light Health is encouraging our team members at every location to wear a pop – or even an entire outfit – of pink on Friday, Oct. 4.

The idea behind this wave of pink is not just to show support, but to remind or encourage women over the age of 40 to schedule their annual screening mammogram.

“One of the things that always resonates with me, and hopefully to our patients, is the saying ‘a few moments of discomfort is worth a year of peace of mind,’” says Danielle Black, a mammography technician with Northern Light Health. “Annual screening mammograms, along with clinical and self-breast exams, are imperative for early detection of breast cancer. Screening mammograms are also covered by insurance as a preventative healthcare measure.”

The statistics around screening mammograms also reinforces just how important they are. Statistically, of every 100 women who have a screening mammogram, providers will recommend two of them to receive a needle biopsy for further review and possible diagnosis. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Screening mammograms and early detection significantly increase a patient’s chances of surviving breast cancer.

“Women should not be afraid to advocate for their yearly mammogram, even if it is not mentioned by their provider,” adds Black. “It is easier than ever to schedule a screening mammogram as they no longer require an order from a physician and can be booked in just minutes on our website.”

“I’m very proud to work in this field. It makes me so happy to have our breast cancer patients come back years later for their screening mammogram and see how well they are doing,” adds Jamie Goody, a mammography technician with Northern Light Health. “Knowing that our quick four pictures helped them receive treatment as soon as possible.

To schedule a screening mammogram, visit northernlighthealth.org/scheduleamammogram.