By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
Katie Orwig, left; Hammond-Henry Hospital Foundation Manager; and Marcia Wirth, Food Service Manager at HHH, show an invitation to an event planned for Breast Cancer Awareness, “Turn Up the Pink,” on Thursday, Oct. 16.
“Turn Up the Pink,” an event to promote Breast Cancer Awareness, will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo. Those attending are asked to enter the hospital at the North Entrance.
The evening will include information on breast health services at Hammond-Henry, in addition to some fun. Those people in attendance will learn about the new automated breast ultrasound system (ABUS) at the hospital. The ABUS was purchased with help from funds raised at the annual HHH Celebrity Dinner held earlier this year.
Katie Orwig, HHH Foundation Manager, explained the new piece of equipment is an additional screening tool commonly used for women with dense breast tissue.
Additional testing equipment also will be displayed.
“If you have never had a mammogram, now is the time to come in and learn about what to expect during the exam,” Orwig said.
She added that the upcoming event will include some fun activities. A flower bar will be available for guests to build their own bouquet for a free-will donation to the HHH Foundation to benefit women’s health services within the hospital Imaging Department. The flower bar is courtesy of Ali (Craig) Spooner, owner of The Backyard Farm.
Complimentary pink “mocktails,” along with “pink” snacks, will be served and free BINGO games will be played in the hospital dining room.