Mayor Proclaims October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach has proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Research shows that deaths from breast cancer could be reduced if women follow breast cancer screening recommendations, including routine mammography, regular examinations by a physician, and monthly breast self-examinations. 

Joining the Mayor from HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital and the Women's Wellness Center were: standing left to right Holly Jansen, radiologic technologist; Adam Storm, radiology manager; Erin Habing, radiologic technologist; Mike Janis, executive director of ancillary and outpatient services; Dr. Ruben Boyajian, medical director of women's wellness and cancer care services; Ashley Davis, nurse navigator; Paula Sporleder, women's wellness secretary; Tricia Waldhoff, radiologic technologist; and Maureen Habing, radiologic technologist.

To learn more about breast cancer prevention, visit www.cancer.org/breastcancer. To learn more about the women's health services offered at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, visit www.stanthonyshospital.org