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'" ... ') City of Centerville . Page 3 Fall 1997 /-' / '" \-._~ MInnesota Breast and Cer91cal -Cancer CODtrol-Program.Grant- AUo.. Free Breast Cancer Te.tJag The Anoka County Community Health & Environmental Services Department has been awarded a Minnesota Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (MBCCCP) grant to conduct a breast cancer outreach program to identify women in Anoka County who qualify for free breast cancer testing. . The grant is from the Minnesota Department of Health. Every woman is at risk for breast cancer, and her risk increases with age. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, 'and three-quarters of all breast cancers in women over 50. Under the Minnesota Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program, free breast cancer testing is available to women who meet the following criteria: , · Women who have no inSl,UUnce, or have, insurance that does not cover Ir.~r'~; the total cost of the tests. \::--~/ · Women who meet qualifying income range criteria · Women who are 40 or older., for office visit and mammogram. Information about the free breast cancer testing can be obtained by calling the following: · Anoka County Public Health Nursing Intake - 422-6970. · Mork Women's Clinic in Anoka - 421-3686. · MercylUnity Cancer Resource Center - 780-6621. Anoka County Community Health & Environmental Services Department will kick off its second year of outreach programs in October with the department's flu immunization clinics. All of the flu clinics will have breast and cervical cancer handouts and materials available to help remind women to conduct and receive monthly self-exams, yearly clinical exams, and annual mammograms. In addition, American Cancer Society nurses will be present at several flu clinics to answer questions and provide more information regarding breast and cervical cancer. ' Anoka County's outreach activities are being done in conjunction with the American Cancer Society's October pink ribbon campaign for breast cancer awareness. The American Cancer Society and some of the nation's leading health organiZations recommend this three step detection program: · Have regular manimograms. l'tD · See y.our doctor for regular breast exams. ~j' · Practice monthly breast self-exams. . For further information on the Anoka County Community Health & Environmenta1DepartmentMBCCCPoutreachprogram,con~t Anoka CQunty.. _ Community Health and Environmental Services Department at 422-6970. ,.." ,~) Anoka County Traveler Anoka County's public dial-a- ride transit service, the Anoka County Traveler, has new phone numbers for reservations and cancellations. County residents may now call 323-5222 to schedule a Traveler bus to arrive'at your door. To cancel a ride, the new number to dial is 323-5234. . Meals on Wheels Make a difference. Every day Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver meals to homebound people, many of whom would not be able to stay in their own homes without this , service. If you want to make a difference in someone's life, please volunteer. CalI434-6117. Fall Fire Hydrant Flush Public Works will be conducting their annual fue hydrant flush October 7-11. 1997 Citizen of the Year and Business PersoDS of the Year Awards Do you know who has made an exceptional contribution to the City of Centerville? The nominee could include persons who are cUJTently active or have made contributions in' thepast Applications for nominations are available at City Hail. This award is based upon the recommendations of the Centerville Economic Development Committee. Deadlin,e for submittal is Friday, November 7,1997.