Clark Memorial Hospital will host its annual Women's Health Fair on Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. - noon. The event is free to the community and will offer numerous screenings, health information, healthy eating tips, giveaways and more!

Four Healthy How-To programs will be offered. Starting at 9:15 a.m. the YMCA will present Zumba and Yoga instructions; at 10 a.m. a program entitled Menopause and You will be presented; at 10:45 a.m. SafetyNet will talk about CPR/First Aid; and the final program at 11:30 a.m. is a cooking demonstration.

Screenings and health information include:

• Cholesterol screenings with blood sugar (8 hour fast recommended)
• Blood pressure checks
• Skin cancer screenings
• Foot screenings by Dr. Steven Mosley, Affiliated Foot Clinic
• Hearing screenings by Dr. Sameet Sohi, Kentuckiana Ear, Nose & Throat, PSC
• Vision screening by Visionworks
• Dental Screenings by Kirchner Dental
• Body mass index screenings, body fat analysis and weight loss options
• Heart, lung and vascular risk assessments
• Tobacco cessation
• Home health and senior care services
• Orthopedic, spine and rehab
• OB/GYN physicians will be present to discuss various women's health topics

All screenings are walk-up and open through the duration of the fair unless noted.

For more information, visit our website or call (812) 283-2926.

This event is sponsored by the Clark Memorial Hospital Foundation.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer of American women. Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer in an early stage. Women ages 40 and over should have a screening mammogram every year. According to the American Cancer Society, most breast cancer is found in women 50 and older. However, it does affect younger women. About 11 percent of all new cases in the U.S. are found in women under the age of 45, so it is important that all women over the age of 40 have a regular mammogram. In addition, black women have the highest death rate due to breast cancer. All women ages 40 and over should have a discussion with their doctor about when to start and how often to get a mammogram.

Most women who develop breast cancer have no known risk factors or family history of the disease. There are factors in reducing risk that include keeping a healthy weight, regular exercise, good sleep habits, no alcohol, reduced exposure to radiation, not using hormone replacement therapy, and breastfeeding your babies.

Clark Memorial Hospital's diagnostic imaging centers offer digital mammography at the hospital in Jeffersonville and Hunter Station in Sellersburg. Both locations offer advanced "soft touch" digital mammography for greater comfort, less radiation and a clearer image with more viewing options.

"The benefit of a screening mammogram is early detection of breast cancer which means that treatment can be started earlier in the course of the disease before it has spread. Our facilities are equipped with digital technology providing a sharp and safe image for an accurate diagnosis." said Linda Jenks, operations manager, medical imaging.

A regular mammogram is an effective way to detect breast cancer in an early state, so October is an ideal month to make an appointment.  Please call 812-246-4801 to schedule a mammogram today.