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WISE
Woman: Women Inspiring, Servicing, and Educating
Fact:
Low socioeconomic status women have a
much higher mortality rate from breast cancer due to lack of
diagnosis in the earlier stages. This can be attributed to lack of
insurance, lack of knowledge, cultural and language barriers and
fear.
Challenge: 177 women
will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Potter and Randall counties
alone in 2013
30 will die
how do we reduce that number by even one
woman?
Solution: The WISE
Woman program, a collaborative effort of the Amarillo Area Breast
Health Coalition, the American Housing Foundation, and Komen Race
for the Cure/Amarillo provides on-site quality breast health
education and services for both residents living in AHF residential
communities and other women in the Amarillo Area.
To learn more about the Wise
Woman Program, contact the Amarillo Area Breast Health Coalition at
(806) 331-4710.
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