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“Good Samaritan Hospital remains committed to the community, providing the highest level of health care resources with an unmatched level of care and compassion,” said Good Samaritan Hospital President Ruth E. Hennessey.

Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, and the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition kicked off Breast Health Awareness Month with their annual Pink Flags Celebration. The celebration was held at the Catholic Health Cancer Institute at Good Samaritan located at 111 Beach Drive in West Islip. As part of the month long awareness event, pink flags have been placed throughout the hospital campus with tags available for purchase to honor a breast cancer survivor or in recognition of a loved one who has passed due to the disease. Donations are made to the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition to support those diagnosed with breast cancer in a variety of ways, including assistance with bills, house cleaning, food, wigs, prosthesis and other free services.

“Good Samaritan Hospital has been a partner of the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition since our inception,” said West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition President Margaret Campise. “When a need for breast health resources became apparent, the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition was developed along with the Breast Health Center at Good Samaritan. Both have worked hand-in-hand since 1993 to support those diagnosed with and under treatment for breast cancer. These services are not only for residents in West Islip, but instead is for those throughout the south shore of Suffolk County.”

This year, another milestone in breast health was reached—the 10th Anniversary of Good Samaritan’s Women’s Imaging Center, located at 735 Montauk Highway in West Islip.

“Ten years ago, a community need to provide local breast imaging was fulfilled,” said Good Samaritan COO Col. (Ret.) John McMurray. “Good Samaritan’s Women’s Imaging Center continues to be a pioneer in breast health—the first in Suffolk with 3-D Digital Tomography, recipient of the highest accreditation scores from the National Accreditation Program of Breast Centers and named an American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.”

Good Samaritan’s commitment to women and their health care needs continues with new advances and education through the hospital’s Breast Health Center and Women’s Imaging Center. Expert clinicians work together with patient navigators to assist families through the health care process, from diagnosis, to treatment and recovery.

“Good Samaritan Hospital remains committed to the community, providing the highest level of health care resources with an unmatched level of care and compassion,” said Good Samaritan Hospital President Ruth E. Hennessey. “On Sunday, October 10, the Women’s Imaging Center will be hosting a free screening day for those in need. If you are in need of a mammogram, and are under- or uninsured, please schedule an appointment. Thank you to our breast imaging team, and all of our staff, who are selflessly dedicated to those in need.”

For information on breast health services or to register for a free screening mammogram on Sunday, October 10, please call (631) 376-4444. To learn more about recognizing your loved one on a pink flag, call (631) 376-669-7770.

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