Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Nashville has awarded three grants totaling $175,000 to support Vanderbilt breast health initiatives.
The Coalition for Healthy Aging Breast Health Initiative (BHI), a program of the Vanderbilt Center for Health Services, received two of the grants.
The first BHI grant targets women 55 and older and minority women for breast health education by connecting underserved women to screening options and providing free clinical breast exams. The services will be provided on evenings and weekends to enhance education and treatment options for working seniors and minority women.
The second BHI grant will benefit young women by using online approaches to breast cancer education. About 300 high school and college age women will receive online education and training about breast health, self-exams and early detection strategies. An online blog for young women will provide access to educational information and encourage online discussions.
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