The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 19, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 October 1986 — Page 5

Learn How To Beat Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis Tuesday, October 14.

Breast cancer and osteoporosis, a crippling bone disease, are two health problems that concern every woman over age 35. On TUesday, October 14, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about these diseases and receive screening services during Women’s Health Awareness Day at the La Porte Hospital Women’s Center. Breast Cancer Is The Leading Cause Os Cancer Deaths In American Women... ... And one out of every 11 women is affected. The good news is that the best chance for beating breast cancer is through early detection. Ask your doctor about the American Cancer Society guidelines for a painless procedure called mammography, a low-dosage X-ray of breast tissue. At age 35, all women should have a baseline screening; between ages 4049, a mammogram is recommended every one to two years; and after age 50, women are encouraged to have a mammogram each year. La Porte Hospital’s mammography screening services—using the area’s most advanced equipment—are performed quickly and painlessly in comfortable facilities by a female technician. 25% Os All Women Will Suffer From Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, affecting 15 to 20 million adults in the United States, is most commonly found in women over age 45. A leading cause of bone fractures, osteoporosis is detectable through a simple screening to diagnose any problems that may exist or will develop in years to come. La Porte Hospital offers the area’s most advanced program of screening and education for this disorder. Ask your physician for further information.

LaPorte Hospital WOMEN’S CENTER

b PORTE HOSPITAL A Regional Health Service Center Offering The Women’s Center • 1201 State Street • La Porte, IN 46350

/ I Women’s Health Awareness Day Will Show You How lb Beat Osteoporosis And Breast Cancer. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., you can tour the La Porte Hospital Women’s Center to receive free educational materials on both diseases and a Breast Self-Examination Kit, and have the opportunity to attend lectures on breast selfexamination from 12:30 to 1 p.m. or 4:30 to 5 p.m. From 7:00 to 8 p.m. in the Heritage Room of La Porte Hospital, William Blair, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery, will address “Osteoporosis and what it means to you.” lb Find Out More... Contact the Womens Center at 326-2345 for further information or to arrange a screening if you do not have a personal physician. We will also assist you in finding a doctor. Were here to help. Women’s Health Awareness Day. Part of the COMPLETE CARE you expect from La Porte Hospital.

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