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Hispanic Outreach

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Why is it important?

  • Hispanic women have the highest chance of having dense breasts [27]
  • The more dense the breast, the higher the risk of developing breast cancer [22]
  • The more dense the breast, the less effective mammography alone will find breast cancer [21]

~ Upcoming Events ~

Barrington Area Library

Barrington Health Fair
Visit our booth where we will have information in both Spanish and English explaining the importance of knowing your breast density, and key action steps to take once you know.
When:  October 2023
Where:  TBD

Wauconda IL

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
When: September 2023
Where: Wauconda, IL

ELA Area Public Library

Bilingual Breast Density Presentation
Presentation in both Spanish and English focusing on breast density risks in Hispanic women. Question and answers will follow the presentation.
When: September 27, 2023
Where: Ela Area Public Library

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~ Past Events ~

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Find Out My Breast Density Day hosted by My Density Matters
Presentation in both Spanish and English focusing on breat density risks in Hispanic women and what can be done about it. Questions and answeers with a Hispanic doctor and cancer survivor will follow the presentation.
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 @ 12:00 pm CST
Where: Streaming on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

University of Chicago

CPS Parent University
When: October 27, 2022
This event is also hosted by our partners at University of Chicago and the presentation will discuss breast density and its relationship to breast cancer.

University of Chicago

CFHC Breast Density Awareness Event
When: October 26, 2022 
This event is hosted by our partners at University of Chicago and will involve a presentation
about mammograms and breast density.

Barrington Area Library

Breast Density Educational Event hosted by My Density Matters
Where: Barrington Library, Meeting Room Side B, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010
When: October 19, 2022 at 7:00pm
This event is hosted in Barrington, IL and will consist of a presentation, survey, and Q&A. The presentation will cover breast density basics and resources to learn about additional screening options.

Thank you to Barrington Area Community Foundation for providing funds for this initiative!

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