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Free Clinical Breast Exams Available in Grants Pass on Oct. 23 – Women Encouraged to Get Checked During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Women can get free clinical breast exams on Oct. 23 from 3 to 5 pm at The Women’s Center at 1075 SW Grandview Avenue in Grants Pass. The exams will be provided free of charge by physicians from the Women’s Health Center of Southern Oregon.

Breast health experts recommend women protect themselves from breast cancer with regular physical breast exams by medical professionals. Starting at age 20, every woman should get a physical breast exam every three years. After age 40, the American Cancer Society recommends women get a mammogram and a physical breast exam every year.

Registration is required. Please call 541-955-5446.

Posted October 17, 2013