Wine-Free January Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
A local oncologist said that spending January wine-free could reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Cookeville Regional Oncologist Dr. Penny Heinrich said alcohol and wine lead to higher estrogen levels in women, which then lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. Heinrich said women who drink alcohol and wine each day increase their […]
CRMC Foundation Working With Cookeville PD To Increase Breast Cancer Awareness
The Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation is partnering with the Cookeville Police Department to raise awareness and funds for the Pink Ribbon Program throughout October. The police department and Foundation offices are accepting donations for the program, with donations of $20 or more earning donors a pink Cookeville police patch for breast cancer awareness. Foundation Executive […]
Livingston Regional Hospital Offering Mammogram Discount
Livingston Regional Hospital is offering a reduced rate on mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Director of Growth and Outreach David Cox said the hospital wants to remove the stress and incentivize women with a 75 dollar discount. A coupon for the discount is running in every newspaper in the Upper Cumberland. However, Cox said […]
Walk Where You Are For Breast Cancer Research
The Susan G. Komen Foundation is offering a virtual Walk Where You Are program to help men and women suffering from breast cancer. Anyone can walk individually or as a group to raise money for breast cancer research and women in need of mammogram screenings. CEO Dawn Eaton said this is a replacement for the […]
