Baptist Health Madisonville receives state grant for breast cancer awareness program
Baptist Health Madisonville receives state grant for breast cancer awareness program
Baptist Health Madisonville receives state grant for breast cancer awareness program
(Madisonville, Ky.) March 2, 2018 — Baptist Health Madisonville has once again been awarded a grant from the Kentucky Breast Cancer Research and Education Trust Fund to promote breast cancer awareness.
This year’s grant amount of $19,620 will be awarded in July and will support the hospital’s Think Pink! Breast Cancer Awareness Program.
“This is our 10th year to receive this grant,” said Diana Jackson, director of oncology, palliative care and infusions services at the Merle M. Mahr Cancer Center. “We have provided community education to promote breast health and breast cancer awareness in many ways, including dinner programs, lunch and learn programs, mall events, breakfast events and church functions. Hundreds of women who were uninsured or underinsured have received free mammograms thanks to this grant and our ability to use these funds for our communities.”
Kentucky nonprofit groups, educational institutions and government agencies offering breast cancer awareness, education, treatment and/or screening programs and services were eligible to apply for the grants. Grants are funded through proceeds from state income tax return designations and the sale of Kentucky breast cancer awareness license plates.
“We are grateful to receive this grant again this year,” said hospital president Rob Ramey. “It helps us to reach women who may not otherwise be screened or learn about the importance of screenings. This grant is invaluable if our efforts can save just one life.”
Several free mammograms for those who are uninsured or underinsured are still available from last year’s grant. To make an appointment, phone Jenifer Miller at 270.825.5800.