ECMC and the Witness Project will collaborate to provide African-American women breast cancer screenings to reduce their mortality and morbidity from cancer. The Witness Program educates women regarding the benefits of early detection by providing a free education program that features breast cancer survivors and by going door-to-door to meet women and share the alarming statistics. After interfacing with the Witness Project, women complete a one page needs assessment and if they have indicated that they have not received a mammogram or clinical breast examination (CBE) in the past 12 months and are 40 years of age or older, they are encouraged to receive and schedule a mammogram. The Witness Project staff schedules the examination for them and actually arranges for transportation to and from examinations as well as childcare. African American women are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages of the disease and are more likely to die from it. For more information about Breast Cancer education and/or to schedule mammography screenings, those interested in better health and wellness should call the Witness Project at 845-3383.
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