Breast screening rates in North Simcoe are some of the lowest in the province, and improving access to mammography services for women in our region is a top priority for the GBGH team.

“We are designing this program to address our patients’ and community needs,” says Erin Kominek, manager of diagnostic imaging, cardiorespiratory and the lab at GBGH. “We will offer appointment booking by phone, email and online; have extended hours to accommodate patients outside of regular business hours; and plan for drop-in screening assessment days for when it’s a challenge to plan ahead.”

The event will take place at 6PM in the Oak Bay Golf Clubhouse, and will feature dinner music by Olimpia Marchetti. Attendees will also have the privilege of hearing more about the mammography program that GBGH is planning, and have the opportunity to ask questions.

“Everyone has been touched, in one way or another, by breast cancer,” says event organizer Adele Newton. “We look forward to bringing the community together to enjoy a wonderful meal and to raise money for the equipment needed to make mammography more easily accessible to the women of North Simcoe.”

Tickets for ‘A Night in Italy’ are $160 each and a charitable receipt of $50 per ticket will be provided by the GBGH Foundation. For more information, and to get tickets, visit https://gbghf.ca/a-night-in-italy/.

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During the month of October, Tanger Outlets will be selling Pink Savings Cards which offer shoppers 25 per cent off any item at participating stores, once per day, per store with unlimited use through October 31. Pink Savings Cards are available for $10, in two formats: a mobile card downloaded to a smartphone or a physical card to save in your wallet.

“Tanger has a history of making a difference in the communities it serves, and we are thrilled at Tanger Outlets Cookstown, to once again support Breast Cancer Imaging Services at RVH. The Tanger Pink Campaign allows us to create awareness for the importance of early detection while also supporting the important work being done at our regional health centre,” says Sheilagh Rennie, Marketing Manager, Tanger Outlets Cookstown.

RVH’s mammography equipment sees a lot of traffic, with almost 100 patients currently being screened each day. Due to traffic and age, the equipment must be replaced in order to avoid downtime due to maintenance. Proceeds from the Tanger Pink Campaign will support the replacement of all four of RVH’s mammography units.

“Community donations have helped build RVH’s Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre, which brought specialized cancer care to the region. Through initiatives such as the Tanger Pink Campaign, RVH will continue to enhance its equipment, invest in state-of-the-art technologies, and ultimately be able to continue being there in the moments that matter most,” says Pamela Ross, CEO, RVH Foundation.

Pink Savings Cards can be purchased online or in-person at Tanger Outlets Cookstown Shopper Services. For a full list of participating retailers, to purchase a Shop Pink Card, or for more information, visit www.RVHPink.ca.

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