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Public Health HappeningsOctober 17, 2025 |
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Bring Your Brave: Know Your Risk, Own Your HealthOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
Most breast cancers occur in older adults, but diagnoses among women younger than 45 have been slowly rising. The good news: deaths have fallen overall thanks to better awareness and early detection. Bring Your Brave puts practical, culturally relevant tools and stories in one place so younger women can spot risks and speak up sooner.
Knowing your family health history is one of the most powerful ways to understand your personal risk. CDC’s My Family Health Portrait: Cancer (free on iOS and Android) helps you gather relatives’ cancer histories and get a personalized assessment for breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancer risks you can share with your clinician. |
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| Breast + Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program |
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Breast Cancer in Men
It’s Rare — But It’s Real |
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Breast cancer is usually talked about as a disease affecting women, but men have breast tissue, too, and they can develop breast cancer. Knowing the basics helps you spot changes early and act fast.
Male breast cancer is uncommon. The CDC estimates that about 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S. is found in a man.
Breast cancer in men is rare, but real. If you notice a new lump, nipple changes, skin dimpling, or discharge, don’t wait—see your healthcare provider right away. Early evaluation leads to better outcomes.
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ServSafe Food Protection Manager CertificationNow Enrolling — Next Course October 29th |
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ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager Course
This course is offered in English; however, a translator may be present (during the course only). Exams are available in other languages. Please let us know if you need any special accommodation at the time of registration.
When Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Where Montville Town Hall —310 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT
Time: 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $175.00 (includes course book & exam)
Participants must register by Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to attend. |
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Bringing Health Services to Your Community
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The UHD Mobile Health Team |
The Uncas Health District is committed to ensuring the well-being of all residents in our community. That's why we're proud to offer the Mobile Health Team, a free program that brings essential healthcare services directly to your community. Through the Mobile Health Team, we're bringing essential services directly to the people who need them most. |
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| Mobile Health Team — Upcoming Events |
| October 21 |
10:30–11:30am |
Franklin Senior Center |
| October 21 |
12:30–1:30pm |
St. Jude Commons, Norwich |
| October 21 |
2:00–3:00pm |
HARM REDUCTION SERVICES — Veterans Park, Jewett City |
| October 22 |
1:00–2:00pm |
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — Dodd Stadium, Norwich |
| October 22 |
2:00–3:00pm |
HARM REDUCTION SERVICES — Mohegan Firehouse, Uncasville |
| October 28 |
2:00–3:00pm |
HARM REDUCTION SERVICES — Veterans Park, Jewett City |
| October 29 |
2:00–3:00pm |
HARM REDUCTION SERVICES — Montville Town Hall |
| October 30 |
12:00–1:00pm |
Sprague Senior Center |
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| Full Mobile Health Team Calendar |
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Note: Many of the Mobile Health Hubs are appointment only or require pre-registration. Please contact Uncas Health District for more information. |
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PHOTOS Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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