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“Project Pink" brings
mammograms to women in need
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There is good news on the front
lines of the battle against Breast Cancer!
Since 1991, breast cancer death
rates have declined more than 20 percent nationally. This is largely due to
widespread awareness of the importance of early detection, including the
greater use of mammography and better treatments.
However, Breast Cancer survival
rates are much lower among long-income and uninsured women.
Hoping to level the battlefield
here in Lincoln County, Lincoln Hospital and the Lincoln Hospital Foundation
have started the "Project Pink" for women. The program, which will
work off of donations, will provide local low income women with free
mammograms.
Who
qualifies for "Project Pink"?
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Women who reside within Lincoln Hospital District #3
boundaries
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Women under
65 years of age
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Have no
health insurance coverage for a mammogram
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Have not
had a mammogram within the past 12 months
I qualify.
Now what do I do?
Make an
appointment with "Project Pink" coordinator Stacia Soliday, ARNP. She will
not only help you with paperwork, but provide information on breast health and
aid you in coming up with a plan for your continued care if you need.
Stacia
Soliday, ARNP "Project Pink" Coordinator - (509) 725-7501
How can I
support the "Project Pink"?
Each "Project Pink" mammogram costs $90 to the program, although its value to the health of
Lincoln County women is priceless. Your donations are tax deductible as
the "Project Pink" Program is managed by the Lincoln Hospital Foundation.
If you'd like
to support us, here are some ideas...
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Cash
donations are always accepted! Check to see if your employer offers matching
funds.
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Attend our
fund-raisers! event for your friends - wine tasting, Tupperware Party, slumber
party or Bunco Party where you can collect donations for the fund.
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Have a bake
sale, yard sale or craft fair and donate your proceeds to "Project Pink."
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Remember a
friend who is battling, or has lost the fight against breast cancer with a
Honorarium or Memorial Donation to the fund.
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Share your
great fund-raising ideas with us! Call Kyp at (509) 725-7101 ext. 139 to see
how you or your group can help us win the war against Breast Cancer right here
in Lincoln County!
SEND TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS TO:
"Project Pink"
Lincoln Hospital Foundation
10 Nichols Street
Davenport, WA 99122
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