Submitted by Harriet D. Dial, MDiv
Regional Cancer Information Specialist
WV BCCSP
"You're Worth It" is the slogan of the WV Breast and Cervical Cancer
Screening program that promotes healthy lifestyles and health screenings
for women. The
program (BCCSP) also provides free mammograms and pap tests for
low-income women.
BCCSP is joining with local florists in Grantsville, Harrisville, St.
Mary's, and Elizabeth to celebrate Mother's Day with floral cards being
placed in all bouquets delivered for Mother's Day reminding women to get
a mammogram! The card gives information about the free screening
services offered by BCCSP as well as information for women who receive
Medicare.
Getting the word out that early detection is the best protection against
breast and cervical cancer and that there are services available to WV
women to help them receive these screenings is important information for
all women.
To find out more information about a local clinic that offers these free
screenings, call 304-422-1515, the Parkersburg Regional Office for
BCCSP. Those women who do not have Part B Medicare also qualify for
this program! To order a Mother's Day bouquet from the sponsoring
florist call Silks Plus Florist in Grantsville (354-6153); The Flower
Basket in Harrisville (643-2394); Sweet Surprises in St. Mary's
(684-3984); or Tiger Paw Florist in Elizabeth (275-3022).
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