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the hospital and merchants are mobilizing for Pink October

“This action of breast cancer information and prevention is particularly dear to the hospital. It is open to all and this year has mobilized professionals from perinatal care, medical imaging and public health animation ”, indicates the communication department of the hospital.

Communicate with healthcare professionals

Various animations are thus proposed. Under the heading “What if we are interested in screening? », Are intended to offer self-screening techniques (observation, self-examination) and in particular take the form of laboratories of palpation on a breast. They are provided by hospital professionals in perinatal care (gynecologist, obstetrician) and radiology (medical electro-radiological manipulator).

“These days are also a privileged time to discuss with these health professionals organized screening for breast cancer, its reasons, clinical examination and mammography”, specify the organizers of the event. Finally, by way of support, each participant has the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a “tree of life”, a collective and artistic work.

Donations and solidarity march

Note that the municipality of Jonzac also shows its support for Pink October by adorning several monuments of the city with pink fabric. The Jonzac Merchants’ Union, in collaboration with the Lions Club, the Jonzac rando association, the Michot printing house and the Bleu Banquise laboratories, organizes a solidarity march on Sunday 23 October from 9:30 departure of the 8 or 12 km courses take place at 10 am on the castle square. Registration is mandatory by SMS by 22 October (06 47 33 73 18).

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