National Spotlight
Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
Major step in personalized treatment — Thanks to a 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, scientists identified a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients.
Building a Healthier Tomorrow for Women
Grant Award Amount: $45000
Program Director: Sarah Lawson, RN, BSN
Institution: Catawba County Health Department
Amount Funded: $45,000
This project will continue to provide funding for screening or diagnostic testing, surgical or medication treatment of women with newly discovered breast abnormalities who are receiving care at Catawba County Public Health (CCPH) Women’s Health clinics. Grant monies will be available to any women who are 250% of the federal poverty level or below, and, upon examination, need further evaluation of an abnormal breast finding. Funding is needed to insure Women’s Health patients are able to obtain the necessary follow-up to these abnormalities, especially now with the increase in under and uninsured patients.
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