HCA Virginia offering weekend mammography appointments in October

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, HCA Virginia is providing mammography appointments on weekends throughout October. The initiative, known as "Pink Power Hours," aims to increase access to annual mammograms for women. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. However, early detection through mammography significantly improves survival rates, with a five-year survival rate of 99% for early-stage cases. Mammography is credited with contributing to a nearly 40% reduction in breast cancer mortality in the US since 1990. HCA Virginia is offering Pink Power Hours at eight...

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