Care For Yourself

05/04/2021

Starting in July, you can enroll into the new year of Care for Yourself! If you're going to be due for your annual physical and screening mammogram, and are concerned about how to pay, and live in Scott, Clinton or Jackson Counties in Iowa - give Diane a call at 563-421-3081!

Starting in July, you can enroll into the new year of Care for Yourself! If you're going to be due for your annual physical and screening mammogram, and are concerned about how to pay, and live in Scott, Clinton or Jackson Counties in Iowa - give Diane a call at 563-421-3081!

05/01/2021

Cancer isn't a fair fight

Cancer isn't a fair fight

Help us fight for health equity

04/29/2021

Move More - Exercise Can Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk - Bright Pink

Time to get moving 🏃🏽‍♀️ ⁠
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Moving at least 150 minutes per week has many health benefits, including reducing your risk of breast cancer.
Regular physical activity reduces your body fat level and thus the amount of estrogen in your body.⁠
To learn more about the importance of moving more, visit https://brightpink.org/move-more/

Ready to move more? Did you know that at least 150 minutes of exercise per week has many benefits, including reducing your breast cancer risk?

04/28/2021

Honor your mother, daughters, sisters, and friends by reminding them to have a mammogram.
Cancer doesn't wait, screening shouldn't either. Call the Care for Yourself Program today 563-421-3081.

Honor your mother, daughters, sisters, and friends by reminding them to have a mammogram.
Cancer doesn't wait, screening shouldn't either. Call the Care for Yourself Program today 563-421-3081.

04/27/2021

5 Ways to Boost Breast Health

Women who drink more than one alcoholic beverage per day — even just two drinks — are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Women who have three or more drinks per week after being diagnosed with breast cancer run a greater risk that their breast cancer will recur.
According to the American Cancer Society, the amount of alcohol consumed is important, not the type of alcoholic drink. A serving of an alcoholic drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1 1/2 ounces of hard liquor. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-ways-to-boost-breast-health/?fbclid=IwAR0O-LrmzwkDO_Qpi1vqEnfcBHgsbOzVNkcXmV-G1Jx46A8bhXsjlua9udI

How to be healthier and protect against breast cancer

04/26/2021

Screening for Cancer

Screening means checking your body for cancer before you have symptoms. Many cancers can be treated more effectively if they are found early. Talk to your doctor to see if getting screened for breast, cervical, colorectal or lung cancer is right for you. To read more, visit: http://bit.ly/2lh852V

Cancer screening is checking for cancer in people who don't have symptoms. Screening tests can help doctors find and treat several types of cancer early, but cancer screening can have harms as well as benefits.

04/23/2021

Serving women facing financial barriers living in Scott, Clinton and Jackson County in Iowa. But, never fear, we can help navigate you to a program in your county. Just reach out! 563-421-1913 or 888-532-7140

04/23/2021

Don't forget about the Care For Yourself program in Clinton and Jackson Counties!

Out doing some education this morning and we want to know how far will this picture go?
We want to demonstrate the importance of digital safety and just how fast and far a picture can spread on the internet.
Help us by sharing this post and commenting where you are when you see it.
Thanks for helping!

04/20/2021

Avoiding a mammogram? Here's Why You should grin an bear it!

Why are mammograms important? Watch this video for some answers.

It’s not likely that anyone looks forward to a mammogram, so it’s easy to make excuses to avoid them. But, a mammogram is the best way to identify breast can...

04/16/2021

What Does It Mean to Have Dense Breasts?

Questions about dense breasts? Watch this video from the CDC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=504mCaNo7hE

When you get the results of your mammogram, you may also be told if your breasts have low or high density. In this video, Dr. Temeika Fairley explains what ...

04/15/2021

Women's Health-The Importance of Cancer Screenings

Women's Health-The Importance of Cancer Screenings

Cancer screenings save lives. This video explains the importance of getting regular breast and cervical cancer screenings and includes basic explanations of ...

04/13/2021

McKerrin’s Cancer Survivor Story | CDC

“Please, take care of yourself. Listen to your body and talk to your doctor about which cancer screening tests are right for you.”
—McKerrin K., Cervical Cancer Survivor
Age at diagnosis: 34
Not sure where to start? The Care for Yourself Program can help! Give us a call 1-866-339-7909.
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/stories/mckerrin.htm

“Please, take care of yourself. Listen to your body and talk to your doctor about which cancer screening tests are right for you.” McKerrin, cervical cancer survivor

04/12/2021

Cancer Survivorship Care Plans

National Cancer Control Month is a great time to learn more about what cancer survivors can do to improve their health. Looking for tips and information on staying active and healthy during and after cancer treatment? Start here:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/life-after-cancer/survivorship-care-plans.htm

A survivorship care plan includes important information about your cancer treatment. Learn how to get one and what it’s used for.

04/07/2021

Women's Health-The Importance of Cancer Screenings

The importance of cancer screenings, explained in this video. Please watch.

https://youtu.be/7iooaucq_zA

Cancer screenings save lives. This video explains the importance of getting regular breast and cervical cancer screenings and includes basic explanations of ...

04/07/2021

www.cdc.gov

Today is #WorldHealthDay! Take charge of your own health. Don't put off breast and cervical cancer screenings. It could save your life!

Facing financial barriers? Contact us at the Care for Yourself program. We may be able to help. 563-421-3081

04/06/2021

Happy Belated Cancerversary to Karen! We are here celebrating 5 years with you! Karen says, "I thank all those that were with me and are still with me. Please get HPV vaccinated."

Read More of Karen's Story: https://cervivor.org/stories/karen-missouri/
#WeareCervivor #EndCervicalCancer

04/01/2021

Don't put off life-saving screenings! Your health is in your hands.

Don't put off life-saving screenings! Your health is in your hands.

03/30/2021

Welcome to Team Cervivor!

Welcome to Team Cervivor!

Meet our newest member of the team, Morgan Newman.

03/26/2021

Mask up for Mammogram! Preventative cancer screenings are essential!

Can you believe we've been in this pandemic for a year? This is a tough time to navigate—not to mention taking charge of our breast and ovarian health.

Firstly - do not wait until you are vaccinated to go in for your well-woman or mammogram. It is so important to be taking those preventive steps for your health.

If you are getting a vaccine and do want to time your mammogram, The Society of Breast Imaging recently put forth a recommendation (2021) to consider, if possible and so long as it does not considerably delay care, scheduling your mammogram prior to the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or four or more weeks after your second dose of the vaccine.

Join Bright Pink, Myriad Genetics, and the Tigerlily Foundation in our #MaskUpForMammograms pledge to ensure you are taking care of yourself and accessing the healthcare you need and deserve.

Take the pledge now and commit to masking up for yourself to live your brightest days. https://brightpink.org/myriad-sign-up-page/

03/25/2021

Iowa Cancer Consortium

Iowa Cancer Consortium

Cancer screening saves lives. Talk to your doctor about scheduling regular screening tests to monitor your health and catch cancer early. #ReturnToScreening

03/22/2021

An estimated 41% of US adults have delayed or avoided medical care because of the pandemic. This may result in advanced disease and early deaths. Talk to your doctor about safely resuming care and next steps.

03/19/2021

Family and Genetics - Hereditary Breast Cancer + Your Risk - Bright Pink

What is a BRCA gene and how does this gene affect your risk for developing cancer?
Want to learn more about genes and your hereditary risk? Visit https://bit.ly/2NdCoe1 to read about Bright Pink's Family + Genetics page.

Your family and genetics are a powerful roadmap to understanding your risk for breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Also, learn about risk-reducing actions.

03/15/2021

An estimated 22 million cancer screenings were missed or canceled last year just between March and June.
We know that early detection can save lives. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that a 6-month disruption in care and screening in 2020 could cost us nearly 10,000 additional lives over the next 10 years.
These are sobering facts. And they’re the reason why we’re urging you to talk to your doctor about scheduling your own needed cancer screenings without delay and to encourage your loved ones to do the same.
We can help, call us today 563-421-1913 or 888-5327140.

03/08/2021

It's International Women's Day. Let's celebrate by taking control of our health and becoming our own health advocate. Take the first step - you can do it!!

03/05/2021

HPV Risks, Symptoms, Prevention & FAQs

HPV Risks, Symptoms, Prevention & FAQs

Cervical cancer is caused by a virus called HPV. Here you'll find everything you need to know about the virus including prevention and symptoms.

03/04/2021

Cervivor

March 4th is International HPV Awareness Day!

March 4th is International HPV Awareness Day!

🔹Check out our newsletter for some great opportunities with our community partners: HPVAlliance.org, International Papillomavirus Society - IPVS, and Moffitt Cancer Center, AdventHealth, & USF Health-University of South Florida.
🔹Follow along on our social media platforms tomorrow to learn more about HPV.

#Cervivor #InternationalHPVAwarenessDay

03/01/2021

Silent No More

African American women have the highest mortality rate of cervical cancer. Be silent no more!
Take control of you health, schedule your life saving cancer screening today!

African-American women have the highest mortality rate of cervical cancer. That is a health-care disparity that we must change. We vow to be silent no more. ...

02/23/2021

Celebrate African American History Month! | Health Equity Features | CDC

Black women have the highest death rates of all racial and ethnic groups, and are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women. The reasons for this difference result from many factors, including having more aggressive cancers and fewer social and economic resources. To improve this disparity, CDC suggests black women need more timely follow-up and improved access to high-quality treatment. http://ow.ly/X2eH50DmIMG

This February celebrate African American History Month and Heart Health Month. Learn about how heart disease impacts African Americans, the Million Hearts initiative, and how to improve your heart health.

02/18/2021

Cancer Screening Tests | CDC

Screening means checking your body for cancer before you have symptoms. Many cancers can be more effectively treated if found early. Talk to your doctors to see if getting screened for breast, cervical, colorectal or lung cancer is right for you.

Tests can find some cancers early, when treatment works best.

02/11/2021

Cancer screening is essential. Stay cancer free by getting regular mammograms and cervical cancer screenings. The Care for Yourself Program is here to help, call today!

02/09/2021

Cancer Screening Guidelines | Detecting Cancer Early

February is National Cancer Prevention month. In addition to detecting certain cancers early, regular screening for certain cancers can help prevent them from even starting,
Learn what screening tests the American Cancer Society recommends and when you should have them. https://bit.ly/3c0vuTq

Cancer screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early. Learn what screening tests the American Cancer Society recommends.

02/05/2021

Divergent Paths: A Health Equity Story

Meet Jenny and MaryAnn: childhood friends, both with breast cancer, but with very different experiences. Many structural and social factors can impact a person's ability to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. These include such examples as racial residential segregation, poverty, lack of access to healthy and affordable foods, or inadequate pay, housing, or access to transportation. It's important to understand that personal responsibility and making healthy choices is only one part of someone's overall health.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cOM7cIMrv4&t=10s&fbclid=IwAR2woDq0TaCWY8Emi1rQ_LYDb0H-LNVaoiOYX5NNEpLSDJkG5dqBT7a5fNo

Meet Jenny and MaryAnn: childhood friends, both with breast cancer, but with very different experiences. Many structural and social factors can impact a pers...

02/02/2021

Official website of World Cancer Day by UICC | 4 February

#Cancer affects all of us. Let’s come together on February 4 for #WorldCancerDay and take action for a cancer-free world. #IAmAndIWill www.worldcancerday.org

An international awareness day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise worldwide attention and inspire action for a cancer-free future.

02/01/2021

Scott County Health Department

Nearly all sexually active people will have an HPV infection at some point. Both boys and girls can receive the HPV vaccine to protect them against cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/vaccine.html

01/29/2021

Need help paying for your cancer screenings? Check out this flier with contact information.