Inova Breast Care Institute Powering Up to Fight Breast Cancer

Power of Pink Breast Health Events Raise Awareness in October

Falls Church, VA – (September 16, 2009) – In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Inova’s Breast Care Institute (IBCI) will be holding Power of Pink breast health events throughout Northern Virginia during the month of October. Events will include breast health lectures, a shopping day to benefit cancer survivors, a luncheon and a free mammogram day on Saturday, October 10.

The Inova Breast Care Institute treats more than 1,000 women each year and has multiple entry points throughout Northern Virginia, more than any other hospital or healthcare provider in the area. The Institute’s collaborative approach and use of advanced technologies allows leading physicians to treat the most challenging types of breast cancer.

Power of Pink breast health events are free for those registered and attendees will receive a free gift. Events are being held at the following locations:

Thursday, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Breast Health Event
Inova Loudoun Hospital
44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Advances in Breast Care Lecture
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
2501 Parker’s Lane, Alexandria

Thursday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
The Many Faces of Breast Cancer
Inova’s Life with Cancer® Family Center
8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax

Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 8 a.m.-noon
Free Mammograms for women over 40, who have a physicians order and are registered
For more information call 703-916-2700 (please note free mammogram event is not occurring in 2013)

Free mammograms offered at:
Inova Alexandria Hospital
4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria

Inova Fairfax Hospital
3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax

Inova Loudoun Hospital
44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
2501 Parker’s Lane, Alexandria

Inova Springfield-Franconia HealthPlex
6355 Walker Lane, Alexandria

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Breast Education Day
Inova Fairfax Hospital
3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church

Thursday, Oct. 15- Saturday, Oct. 18
Shop to Benefit Life with Cancer®
Saks Fifth Avenue, Tysons Corner Mall

Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Women’s Health Lunch and Learn
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax

Monday, Oct. 19, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Breast Health and Women’s Imaging Open House
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
2501 Parker’s Lane, Alexandria

Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m.
City of Alexandria 16th Annual Walk to Fight Breast Cancer
Event supports Alexandria Breast Cancer Walk Fund, which provides free mammograms for Alexandria women
AMC Hoffman Center
206 Swamp Fox Road, Alexandria
For more information call 703-746-5030.

The Inova Breast Care Institute is a member of the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers in Northern Virginia, an organization that monitors the quality of care delivered to breast cancer patients in the region. For more information about IBCI and its events in October visit www.inova.org/girls or call 703-916-2700.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.

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