PHILIPSBURG DCOMM):--- Women ages 18 and older across Sint Maarten are reminded to register by September 30th for free breast and health screenings on Saturday, October 3rd.
The screenings will be hosted by the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine and is scheduled for October 3rd from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The registration deadline is three (3) days before the event, and September 30th is the last day to register.
To make an appointment, call: 721-545-2298 ext. 404 2248 or WhatsApp: +1(937) 450 3948, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The screenings will take place at the office of Collective Prevention Services, Vineyard Office Park, 33 Buncamper Road in Philipsburg. Organizers encourage women who have not participated in past AUC breast screenings to attend.
AUC medical students will conduct the health screening. They will check height, weight, vision, blood sugar, blood pressure, and total cholesterol, while board-certified AUC physician and oncologist Dr. Naira Chobanyan will perform the breast exam.
AUC is conducting these screenings, with support from the Positive Foundation and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA) to help the Sint Maarten population understand the prevalence and risk factors associated with breast abnormalities, including breast cancer.
During this free screening opportunity, participants will also be educated and informed on:
1. What are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer?
2. What can be done to decrease the risk?
3. How the risk is evaluated.
4. How can the risk be calculated?
While there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, it is our hope that through education and results from this research project, Sint Maarten women can be empowered by knowledge, resulting in earlier detection and treatment. The Positive Foundation urges women to take steps to “Feel It, Find it, and Fight it” early, when it’s easiest to treat.
