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 Pink and Proud Day October 14^th

Atrium Health Supports Breast Health Awareness

Atrium Health recognizes Breast Health Awareness in October to encourage mammograms and other preventive screenings. Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women. The key to beating breast cancer is early detection. Women should perform monthly self-breast exams, have regular clinical breast examinations by a trained medical professional, and schedule mammograms as recommended by their provider. 

Use Time Out for Prevention to schedule all recommended preventive care and screenings, including mammograms. Preventive screenings can find conditions earlier when they are easier to treat. 

Celebrate Breast Health Awareness:

• Get Screened
• Cancer Support Programs at Levine Cancer Institute
• Find a Doctor 
• Teammate Stories
• Pink and Proud Day
• Levine Cancer Institute: Project PINK 
• Preventive Care Guide

Share Your Story

Sixteen years ago, Dr. Bailey-Dorton received the difficult news of being diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. To heal, she adopted integrative health techniques that combined standard medical treatments with complementary therapies, such as nutrition and exercise. To commemorate her 16th remission anniversary, she participated in the Ironman Cozumel in Mexico. She encourages all people to get screened and all survivors to get out there and spread the word! 

Chasse Bailey-Dorton, MD, MSPH
Chief, Integrative Oncology
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Are you a survivor? Share your story in LiveWELL Yammer group using #PinkandProud.  

Pink and Proud Day

Pink and Proud Day is Wednesday, October 14, 2020! Get your Pink and Proud Items. $1.00 from each sock purchase will go to Levine Cancer Institute Project Pink to fight breast cancer.

1. Order Your Pink and Proud Items Online

Order your new Atrium Health Pink and Proud items on the  Atrium Health Proud Store. Shipping can take up to 7 business days and the shipping will be free when ordering from the Atrium Health Proud Store.

2. Share Your 2020 Pink and Proud COVID-Safe Workplace Photos

Share your 2020 Pink and Proud workplace photos in the LiveWELL Yammer group using #PinkAndProud. 

Levine Cancer Institute: Project PINK

Levine Cancer Institute: Project PINK was established to increase access to life-saving mammography screenings for uninsured women. Donations to  The Project PINK Fund allow for “Free Mammography Days” in underserved communities where the need is highest. In partnership with  Charlotte Radiology, the program’s state-of-the-art mobile breast center travels throughout the community offering free screenings in a convenient, compassionate environment.

• Levine Cancer Institute Project PINK allows eligible women a free screening mammogram and follow-up care (diagnostic screening, ultrasound, biopsy) if recommended.
• Levine Cancer Institute Project PINK PLUS provides women who have an existing breast lump or other concern the opportunity to receive a free diagnostic mammogram and follow-up care.

If there is a positive cancer finding during either program, the patient will be navigated throughout the entire treatment from diagnosis to survivorship.

Support from local organizations, community partners, and other generous donations to the Project PINK Fund make these programs possible. Together we are saving lives.

For scheduling through Project Pink contact LCI Outreach or call 980-442-2509.

To donate directly to Project Pink or Project Pink Plus, visit the Project Pink site.

Get Screened

• All teammates should talk to their doctor about whether a mammogram is appropriate. 
• Participating breast health centers will dedicate special hours, evening and weekends, and convenient locations, including on-site mobile mammography units, for Atrium Health teammates to receive their mammogram.
  • Mammogram Locations and Phone Numbers
  • Charlotte Radiology Mobile Mammography Unit Schedule
  • Atrium Health Mobile Mammography Unit Schedule
• As an added incentive for teammates, your leaders may accommodate up to two hours of paid time for your screening. Review the Time Out for Prevention page for more information. 
• As part of the LiveWELL Health Plan, your mammogram (including 3D mammograms for those with dense breast tissue) and other well-woman screenings including your colonoscopy are covered at 100 percent.
• Learn more about how to do a breast self-exam.  

Mammogram Locations and Phone Numbers

Charlotte Radiology Mobile Mammography Unit

Below is a list of mobile mammography events at Atrium Health locations through the end of 2020. To schedule with the mobile unit and for other Charlotte Radiology Mobile Unit dates, go to mobilebreastcenter.com. Charlotte Radiology offers 3D mammograms as the new standard of care.

Atrium Cabarrus Mobile Mammography Unit

Atrium Cabarrus offers 3D mammograms as the new standard of care. The Atrium Cabarrus Mobile Mammography Unit will be available at these Atrium Health Locations, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Call 704-403-1729 for an appointment.

Appointment criteria:

• Appointments are required and are made by calling 704-403-1729
• Have a primary care physician or OB/GYN. Please have physician’s first and last name available when making appointment
• Women 40 years and older
• Please bring your insurance card to your appointment