Breast Health Education - YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

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ENCOREplus Breast Health Program

The mission of the ENCOREplus Program is to address and reduce the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and the medically underserved women in the greater Pittsburgh area. ENCOREplus is a community-based outreach program that provides education, screening, and support services.

ENCOREplus was created by the YWCA USA to reach out to all women who face obstacles to getting high-quality, affordable breast and cervical exams. ENCOREPLUS is run by women for women, enriched by the YWCA’s long tradition of supporting women in every aspect of their lives.

ENCOREplus offers:

Breast health education workshops in your home, organization or women’s group
Free support groups for survivors of breast cancer
Referrals for free or low-cost clinical breast exams, mammograms and pap tests
Guest speakers at group functions
One-on-one outreach in community centers or areas typically serving low-income women
Events such as the annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon

Five Ways ENCOREplus Can Help You…

We can arrange a mammogram even if you have no insurance or your insurance doesn’t pay for it.
We will help you set up an appointment and help you get there.
We will go with you, help you ask the right questions, and follow up with you.
We will contact you each year to remind you to get your annual mammogram and clinical breast exam.
We will talk to your community group about the three steps to self defense against breast cancer.

For more information about the ENCOREplus Breast Health Program, please call 412-365-1915.

All information is confidential

The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s ENCOREplus Program is funded by the AVON Foundation Breast Care Fund.

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Upcoming Events

Friday, September 24, 2010

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Retrospective on Women, Then & Now

The YWCA will feature renowned women's rights activist Gloria Steinem as our keynote speaker during an upcoming luncheon event at The Omni William Penn Hotel. Click here to register online.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

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11th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon and Fashion Show

In its 11^th year, the YWCA’s signature breast health awareness event educates women about breast cancer and celebrates breast cancer survivors.

October 17-22, 2010

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15^th Annual YWCA Week Without Violence

The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh's 15th annual Week Without Violence focuses attention on practical, sustainable non-violent alternatives through a week-long series of events.

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