Dayton Daily News

Brake for Breakfast

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In recognitio­n of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Premier Health will hold “Brake for Breakfast” events at multiple locations throughout the month of October. During the morning commute, motorists can drive through and pick up a free breakfast bag and helpful breast health informatio­n, while supplies last.

According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 40,000 women die annually from breast cancer. A woman’s chances for survival are good if detected early.

The goal of Brake for Breakfast is to encourage more women 40 and older to get an annual mammogram and tell their mothers, sisters, and daughters to do the same. This event is a fun way to show women that taking care of their health should be part of their daily routine. Commuters don’t have to leave their cars to participat­e.

Each event will take place from 6 to 10 a.m. at the following locations:

Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Atrium Medical Center, Middletown.

Thursday, Oct. 14 at Miami Valley Hospital South, Centervill­e.

Premier Health is committed to safeguardi­ng the health of our patients, visitors, and staff. Continued safety and contactles­s measures are in place at this year’s Brake for Breakfast events. All staff and volunteers at the event will be wearing masks. For added precaution, Premier Health is asking motorists to also wear a face covering while staying in their car.

Premier Health offers breast imaging services at multiple locations throughout the region. Additional services such as 3-D mammograph­y, breast-specific MRI (including Fast Breast MRI), breast ultrasound, and image-guided biopsies performed with stereotact­ic technology, are also available. Premier Health also has a mobile mammograph­y coach to provide mammograms for women in southwest Ohio.

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