Shared on behalf of Moffitt Cancer Center and Pasco County Libraries


There are two remaining sessions in the Moffitt Cancer Center and Pasco County Public Libraries collaborative Breast Health Awareness webinar series this month.
These sessions are being offered in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everyone is welcome to attend! To register, please access: https://moffitt.org/COEEevents


The attached flyer is available to download and distribute in your libraries. Please share with your library patrons.

Did you know:
-Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in American women
-Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in women
Source: American Cancer Society (2019)

FHSLA is proud to be a part of spreading awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The below links provide more information about breast cancer. 

American Cancer Society: Information on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and support programs.
 www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer.html

Breast Cancer Testing Information: Information on mammograms and how to talk to your doctor.
health.gov/myhealthfinder/topics/health-conditions/cancer/get-tested-breast-cancer   

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Information on breast cancer diagnosis, testing, and risk factors. 
www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/index.htm

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: information on free or low cost breast cancer screening for qualified women
 www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/screenings.htm

In October, FHSLA is celebrating National Medical Librarians month. This celebration is dedicated to raising awareness of the important role that medical librarians play in connecting people with health information in academic, clinical, and community settings. This year's theme is "Avoid Health Misinformation! Take the right path: Partner with your medical librarian." If you are interested in celebrating at your library, visit the Medical Library Association at www.mlanet.org/page/national-medical-librarians-month for print and electronic promotional materials like the one below!