Archive for the ‘Breast Health Program’ Category

Breast Cancer Prevention, Breakthroughs, and Treatments at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

Join expert Mahesh Pandey, MD from the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center for a presentation about breast cancer.  Dr. Pandey will talk about cancer prevention as well as the latest breakthroughs in research and treatments. A question and answer session will follow his presentation. 

Dr. Pandey completed a hematology/oncology fellowship at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York.  He completed his residency in internal medicine at the same location.  He is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology through the American Board of Internal Medicine.

His presentation will take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 starting at 6 pm at Lepage Large Conference Center, 99 Campus Avenue, Lewiston.  Light refreshments will be served.  Please call 753-5467 to reserve your seat, today!

Luminaries for Breast Health

Friday, October 15th, 2010

The Luminaries at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center lit up Sabattus Street in memory of loved ones who have died of breast cancer and in honor of  a survivor for their courage.  A ceremony followed with a reading of all the names on the luminaries.

 
 

Breast Health Awareness Month

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

DO IT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE YOU

We know annual mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage. Learn the facts about breast cancer and mammography at http://www.stmarysmaine.com/Women-s-Health/Breast-Health/. Take advantage of the latest in digital imaging and comfort technology by calling us today to schedule your appointment.

To schedule your annual screening mammogram, please call 777-4059.

Luminaries for Breast Health Awareness Month

Monday, October 11th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Remember a loved one who has died of breast cancer or honor a survivor for their courage. Stop by St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center’s Breast Health Program, the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, or the Gift Shop and write the name of the person you’d like to honor on a luminary bag. The luminaries will light up Sabattus Street by the old part of the hospital at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. There will be a short ceremony followed by a reading of all the names on the luminaries. The bags are free, but donations are welcome. For more information, please call Cathy Black at 777-4445.

Mother–Daughter Breakfast and Belly Dancing for Breast Health

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Sahara Desert Dancers will perform at a fundraiser for the Breast Health Program at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center on Saturday, October 2.

at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Join us Saturday October 2, 2010 as we kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’re starting at 8:30 am with a mother-daughter breakfast of muffins and coffee at the Lepage Conference Center at 99 Campus Avenue in Lewiston. Please bring a new pair of pink socks for a Sock Swap. 

Stick around, at 10:00 am Imari and the Sahara Desert Dancers will perform at a fundraiser for the Breast Health Program at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Dance along with them and learn a couple of “hip” moves and discover the many benefits of this fun and low-impact dance. No previous belly dancing experience necessary!  

RSVP by September 30, 2010 by calling the St. Mary’s Breast Health Program at 777-4445. Please visit our website at www.stmarysmaine.com for a list of our Breast Health Awareness Month events. You may also visit Imari’s website www.imarisbellydancing.com to learn more about this exotic dance. We hope to see you on October 2!