Breast cancer screening is our strongest
and most proven weapon in the fight against breast cancer. Its success
has been built upon outreach, education, and research. This Public
Health Grand Rounds will feature an exemplary case of how a screening
program can save lives. We will discuss the challenges of screening
programs and the strategies implemented to meet them. Join us as
we find answers and ask new questions about this important public
health issue.
To promote a leadership-level national dialogue on breast cancer screening and the outreach efforts of state and local public health agencies.
Participants will:
Health leaders and professionals from state and local public health agencies, community and womens health centers, academic institutions, managed care organizations and others who seek to increase awareness of breast cancer and improve the life expectancy of women at risk.