Funded in Part By Grants From:
NEVADA CANCER COALITION
STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Messages From B & A's Outreach Team
2024 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
EDUCATION * NAVIGATION* PREVENTION * EARLY DETECTION * CELEBRATION
(To make a donation, go to our "Donate" page)
WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT BREAST CANCER?
Our goal is to educate the entire community, predominantly low-income underserved African-Americans and Hispanics, about the importance of early detection practices. Our programs strive to improve access to healthcare and reduce cancer health disparities by providing the community with free educational resources and interventions. Our ultimate goal is to increase the number of women in annual early detection screening programs. Our two major evidence-based interventions are: “Pink Ribbon Sunday” and “Friend to Friend.” Additionally, we perform grassroots outreach anywhere we are permitted to set up tables and reach out to the community. We not only educate but our Community Health Workers sign women up for breast and cervical screenings and will accompany them to their examinations and any follow-up, including appointments, treatments, etc.
We especially thank our Grant funding organizations whose funding assists us in establishing health equity for women of color:
Nevada Cancer Coalition
The State of Nevada Department of Public and Behavioral Health.
Go to our "News/Calendar" for current activities and more information.
Pink Ribbon Sunday, also referred to as “PRS,” is a breast health and mammogram awareness campaign. It is a free educational and awareness event held in faith-based or community-based settings usually on Sundays any time of the year such as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Women’s Health Week in April and the month of May on “Mother’s Day.” If you would like us to bring a PRS to your church or faith-based organization, email us at baentserviceslv@gmail.com
Friend to Friend (FTF) is designed to increase mammography utilization among all women, but especially low-income minority women residing in public or senior housing who are over 40. We hold FTF Parties with women's groups, communty centers or at your housing complexes anywhere in the Greater Las Vegas Valley. This community-based intervention consists of building-wide activities (including the posting of flyers and posters), a 1-2 hour event including food, raffles, a presentation about the benefits of mammograms, facilitator-led groups discussions. We encourage and empower women to take charge of their health with early detection practices. If you would like us to have a FTF Party at your facility or your women's group, email us at baentserviceslv@gmail.com.
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"Celebrating Life, Increasing Awareness, Inspiring Hope"
Our evidence-based interventions began in 2017 when we determined that the mainstream cancer organizations in Southern Nevada did not have any direct interventions in predominately African-American communities. That year we reached 224 women with our lifesaving interventions. In 2018, our volunteers reached over one thousand residents and 600 women in the minority community during this successful campaign. in 2019, we reached our goal of 750 women. Then covid interrupted our progress for 2021-2022.
Evidence-based cancer prevention and control intervention programs have the following characteristics:
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Implemented in community or clinical settings for specific populations
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Developed and tested by researchers
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Include evidence-based program materials and evaluation tools
Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime?
According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.
Many breast cancer symptoms are invisible and not noticeable without a professional screening.
African-Americans have the highest death rate for cancer overall. They have a lower overall 5-year cancer survival rate than White people.
Every person should know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and should practice and participate in early detection activities.
BREAST CANCER PROGRAM DIRECTOR
LINDA HALEY-WILLIS, CHW1:
(702) 985-4838
Email: lindawillis67@yahoo.com
FRIEND TO FRIEND COORDINATOR:
CHERYL BALLARD, CHW1
(702) 366-6234
Email: baentserviceslv@gmail.com
ASSISTANT PINK RIBBON COORDINATOR
CHERYL BALLARD, CHW1
(702) 366-6234
EMAIL: baentserviceslv@gmail.com
CLIENT INTAKE NAVIGATOR
DORRIE JENKINS, CHW1
(702) 401-7808
EMAIL: dorrietheloved1@msn.com
The Pink Ribbon Campaign and Friend to Friend
have become a permanent fixture in underserved communities.
A special thanks to our Partners and collaborators:
NEVADA CANCER COALITION
NEVADA DIVISION OF PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
BRADFORD FAMILY REUNION
THE WITNESS PROJECT OF LAS VEGAS
ARCHWELL HEALTH, RED ROSE PROGRAM
THRIVENV, WOMEN'S HEALTH CONNECTION
New Life Christian Center, Pink Tea Party, Pink & Pearl Health Fair, Moments of Blessings,
Second Baptist Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Progressive Pilgrim's Fellowship
Three Square Pantry Workers, Nevada Health Center's Mammovan
Breath of Life Family Worship Center, Power House Ministries,
Power of the Word Ministries, Victory MBC
Our 2019-2023 Partners have been inspiring and committed:
Harvest of Faith Ministries, New Life Christian Center, Progressive Pilgrims Fellowship
Kingdom Life Ministries Church of God in Christ, Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church
Nellis Baptist Church, Moments of Blessings House of Prayer
Power House Church of God in Christ, Power of the Word Ministries
Covenant of Love Ministries, God’s Word For Life, Santa Barbara Palms Senior Housing
2018 Partners: A Special “Thanks” to Our Community Partners
spreading the word and promoting life-saving education:
Harvest of Faith Ministries, New Life Christian Center, Progressive Pilgrims Fellowship
Kingdom Life Ministries Church of God in Christ, Bread of Life Ministries of His Glory
Moments of Blessings House of Prayer, Power House Church of God in Christ
Power of the Word Ministries, Covenant of Love Ministries, God’s Word For Life
To learn more about all our activities, click on the "News/Calendar" tab