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Hoffman Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month, New Law to Increase Access to Mammograms

Oct 29, 2019 | Hoffman

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting a new law that will expand insurance coverage for diagnostic mammograms. “Early detection is vital to increasing the odds of survival of breast...

Stuart Promotes Free Cancer Screenings During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 18, 2019 | Stuart

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To promote the safety and health of all women, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is encouraging Illinois women to seek out the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP), which provides Illinois women with access to...

Costa Howard Collecting Items for Local Breast Cancer Patients

Oct 17, 2019 | Costa Howard

LOMBARD, Ill. – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is collecting new knitted hats, wool socks and buff headbands for local breast cancer patients in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “It’s important for our community to rally behind our neighbors who...

Lilly Highlights Law Expanding Mammogram Coverage as Part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 16, 2019 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new law expanding mammogram coverage as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. “One of the leading causes of cancer death among women is breast cancer,” Lilly said. “Mammograms...

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gordon-Booth Highlights Free Screenings

Oct 15, 2019 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is drawing attention to the availability of free breast cancer screenings and treatment options for low-income women. “Far too many women in Illinois are not...

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