Inova Breast Care Institute at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Holds Breast Health Education Series
Local Boutiques Partner to Provide Breast Health Events for Community
Alexandria, VA – (February 11, 2011) – Inova Breast Care Institute at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital will be partnering with local Alexandria boutiques to provide a breast health series.
This year-long series will include breast care experts who will discuss exercise and healthy eating habits for survivors, breast care screening options, risk factors and other breast health concerns.
“We have come a long way towards more accurate screening and will continue to pursue the day when every cancer can be detected at an early, curable stage,” said David Weintritt, MD, Medical Director, Inova Breast Care Institute, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.
The Full Cup and BeautyFull Boutiques are the first to participate in this series by hosting an event to discuss the importance of knowing breast cancer risk factors.
“Our store’s focus and core mission is to educate women on total breast wellness, from the benefits of wearing the proper fitting bra to teaching women how to acknowledge and take care of their breast”, said Lindsey Palacios, Store Manager, The Full Cup Boutique.
February breast education events include:
Friday, February 18, 5:30 p.m.
Breast Health and Heart Health
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
2501 Parker’s Lane, Alexandria, Va.
Engh Conference Room
Monday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.
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David Weintritt, MD, Surgeon, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
BeautyFull Boutique
118 N. Fayette St., Alexandria, Va.
“Inova Breast Care Institute is excited to partner with local businesses to generate awareness about this important topic and we’re grateful their customers want to be proactive about their breast health,” said Bellinda Conte, Executive Director, Inova Cancer Services.
Inova Breast Care Institute at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital received the prestigious three-year accreditation in breast care from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, which sets the standard for how patients receive breast care.
For more information about the Inova Mount Vernon Hospital breast health education series contact Genea Luck, Community Affairs Executive at 703-664-7193.
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.