Health Promotion Services

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Join Us in "Bras 4 a Cause" This October!

Ask us about a support starter kit for your own display. Door prize drawing at the end of the month. Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. Talk to your health care provider about screening and ways to reduce your risk.

Bras 4 a Cause – Support Those Fighting Breast Cancer

Help bring awareness to women's health. Here are ways to get involved:

Start a Display of Bras

Foster County Public Health has Support/Starter Kits. Call for details: (701) 652-3087.

Wear It Pink!

10/13 – Midkota VB game at Glenfield
10/14 – CHS VB game
Friday, 10/24 – National Wear It Pink Day!

Schedule Your Mammogram

Don't need one? Remind a loved one who does. Annual mammograms are generally recommended starting at age 40. Call CHI to schedule: (701) 652-7151.

Donate to the Breast Cancer Assistance Fund at CHI

Gas card provided to patients referred for breast ultrasound following mammogram screening.
Care packages for patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
Checks can be made to: CHI St. Alexius Health Foundation, 800 N 4th St., Carrington, ND 58421. Memo line: Breast Cancer Assistance Fund.

How to Enter the Door Prize Drawing

Step 1: Display one or more bras.

Step 2: Enter the Door Prize Drawing by doing one of the following:

Post a picture to the FCPH Facebook page
Email a picture to FosterPH@nd.gov
Add your contact info to the FCPH drop box – 881 Main Street, Carrington, ND | (701) 652-3087

Early Detection Is Your Best Protection!

1 in 17 North Dakota women may be eligible for free Breast & Cervical Cancer screenings through Women's Way – a Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.

Contact CHI St. Alexius Health – Carrington to schedule your mammogram: (701) 652-7151.