Komen Donates to Hospital

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (CHH) was granted $50,000 by the Connecticut Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen For The Cure, aiming to further improve breast cancer screenings and outreach endeavors for women living in the Northwest Connecticut rural areas.

According to Breast Health Navigation Program Project Director Marty Mancuso, the support for the breast cancer program will allow the hospital to extend its efforts to the women in the area, supplying comprehensive access to services associated with early detection of breast cancer.

The program it supported, the Pink Rose Program, was formed to promote and increase screenings of breast cancer by 10% in Northwest Connecticut.

Apart from this, CHH likewise takes part in the Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.

Moreover, the hospital participated and funded the 2010 Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure last June 5th, which was held at Hartford’s Bushnell Park. The affair is the main basis for Connecticut Affiliate’s funding for the local donation activities.

Anne Morris, Komen Connecticut executive director, said that working hand-in-hand was the key to improving the breast health of all the residents of Connecticut. “We’re proud to support Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and their efforts to fight breast cancer in Connecticut.”