MHP Hosting Free Women’s Breast Health Night Oct. 20

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership will host its 8th Annual Free Women’s Breast Health Night on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Gateway Church of the Nazarene in Oskaloosa.

The Women’s Breast Health Night is a fun, educational evening, where women can gather to learn more about protecting themselves from a disease that will effect one in eight women this year. “We have seen great strides in breast cancer detection and treatment over the years,” MHP Director of Radiology Julie Hartke said.

“I believe this is due to better screening techniques but also a result of a more educated population,” Hartke continued. “Events such as Women’s Breast Health Night are a wonderful opportunity for women of all ages to be informed so they can ask the right questions of their doctor to effectively monitor their ongoing health.”

According to Hartke, attendees will enjoy wonderful food, informative booths as well as fabulous door prizes. “The fun stuff gets people in the door but once they arrive; they will benefit from very valuable education.”

The program for this year’s event will feature Family Practice Physician Valerie Bonnett, MD. Dr. Bonnett is an experienced women’s health expert who will speak on living an all-encompassing

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