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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and the Westchester County Department of Health encourage residents to show support for the millions of people affected by breast cancer, and protect their own breast health by talking with their health care provider about breast cancer screening and learning how to reduce their risks.
Jenkins said: “Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to support the survivors, encourage routine screening and remember that early detection can save lives. It is also a time to raise awareness, provide comfort and resources to families who have been affected, and reaffirm our commitment to advancing research and treatment. This October, let us strive to make a difference in the lives of anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer.”
Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “Breast cancer can affect women of all backgrounds, and rarely, men, but early detection and treatment can greatly improve outcomes. Talk with your doctor about your personal risk factors and family history, and when you should begin and continue screening. Take steps to lower your risk—stay active, maintain a healthy weight, eat nutritious foods, avoid tobacco and limit alcohol.”
Amler also said it is important to notice and tell your healthcare provider about any changes in the breast or underarm area, including any new lumps, swelling, skin changes or discharge.
Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer among Westchester County women. It also is the leading cause of cancer death among Blacks and Hispanics, and the second leading cause of cancer death for white women, after lung cancer.
Free breast cancer screening is available for uninsured and underinsured residents. For information on eligibility and enrollment, contact the Cancer Services Program at 914-488-6400 or go to hitch.org. The following health centers participate in the Cancer Services Program (CSP) and can also enroll eligible residents:
Sun River Health
New Rochelle
14 Lawton Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801
For an appointment call: (855) 681-8700
White Plains
360 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
For an appointment call: (855) 681-8700
Peekskill
1037 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
For an appointment call: (914) 734-8800
Yonkers - Park Care
2 Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10703
For an appointment call: (914) 964-7862
Yonkers - Valentine Lane
503 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10705
For an appointment call: (914) 965-9771
Open Door Family Medical Centers
Mamaroneck Open Door689 Mamaroneck Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY. 10543
Phone: (914) 732-0233
Mt. Kisco Open Door30 West Main Street
Mt. Kisco, New York 10549
Phone: (914) 666-3272
Ossining Open Door
165 Main Street
Ossining, NY 10562
Phone: (914) 941-1263
Port Chester Open Door
5 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Phone: (914) 937-8899
Sleepy Hollow Open Door
300 North Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Phone: (914) 631-4141
