For a free physician referral, call 1.855.255.6181
Farmer's Market
Breast health awareness at the Tuesday Farmer’s Market at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Each Tuesday into October, members of the breast health team will share free giveaways, raffles and awareness about the importance of mammogram screenings. The markets run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pinkaid and Pinkchella
Pinkaid and Pinkchella, a luncheon and fashion show, on September 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Westport. Purchase tickets or bid on silent auction items at https://pinkaid.org/annual-luncheon-fashion-show/
Laura Beth Seder Memorial "Pink" Golf Tournament
October 3, at Great Neck Country Club, Waterford. The Laura Beth Seder Memorial Golf Tournament is in support of the Backus Breast Health Initiative. For more information, go to Backushospital.org/seder-golf
Breast Cancer Alliance Luncheon and Fashion Show
October 20, Breast Cancer Alliance Luncheon and Fashion Show. Purchase tickets or bid on auction items at https://one.bidpal.net/bca2022/welcome
Pink n' Powerful
October 20, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Inn at Longshore, Westport. Pink ‘n Powerful features a presentation by nationally-recognized author and speaker Donna Palomba, a breast cancer survivor and founder of Jane Doe No More. Proceeds will benefit the Anthy Demestihas, MD Patient Assistance Fund at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Buy your tickets at https://swimacrossthesound.org/pink2022
Life Support; Living With MBC
October 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Anthony’s Ocean View, New Haven, Life Support; Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer panel discussion on “Raising Children and the Role of the Caregiver.” The panel features Dr. Patricia DeFusco, medical director of the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute Breast Center. Reserve a seat at https://e.givesmart.com/events/sSN/.
Pink Friday
October 21,
Pink Friday celebrates National Mammography Day. Colleagues are encouraged to wear pink in a show of support and to encourage screening mammography.
More Than Pink Walk
October 22, at Bushnell Park, Hartford. Join or support the Hartford HealthCare team at Komen Connecticut MORE THAN PINK Walk. Learn more or register at komen.org/ConnecticutWalk
Advances and Challenges in Cancer Treatment and Outcomes
October 26, 8-9:30 a.m., Cambria Hotel, New Haven. This Advances and Challenges in Cancer Treatment and Outcomes panel discussion will include Dr. Alvaro Menendez, a breast cancer specialist with Hartford HealthCare. For more information, go to https://www.gnhcc.com/events/details/october-c-squared-councils-conversation-wednesday-oct-26-23151
Breast Cancer Awareness Classes
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Walk to Wellness
October 4, 9 a.m., Walk to Wellness at Westfarms Mall Rest and Relaxation Lounge. Dr. April Duckworth, a Hartford HealthCare breast surgeon, will be on hand to discuss “The Importance of Breast Health.” This is free. Register here https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/classes-events/event-details?id=3450
Take the Time Mobile Mammography Coach
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Mammograms on the Hartford Hospital Take the Time mobile mammography coach. Stops in Hartford this month include:
October 1, Parker Memorial, 2621 Main St
October 15, Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, 249 Newfield Ave
October 20, Charter Oak Health Center, 21 Grand St
October 25, Hartford City Hall
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All stops are from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are suggested, although some walk-ins can be accepted. To schedule an appointment, call 860.972.1141.
Meet our Breast Cancer Specialists
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