by Public Relations | Oct 31, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
We do not know how to prevent breast cancer, but if it is found early, there are more treatment options and a better chance for survival. Having regular mammograms is the best way to detect breast cancer early.
Each year, approximately 180,000 new cases of breast cancer will be found. About 44,000 women will die from the disease this year. Fortunately, when the disease is caught early (the localized stage), the five year survival rate is 97%.
All women who are age 40 or older should have regular screening mammograms each year. Women in their 20s and 30s should also have clinical breast examinations as part of their periodic health exam by a medical professional every three years.
Under the Affordable Care Act, women’s preventative mammograms generally must be covered by health plans with no cost sharing. As a result of the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998, Independent Health provides benefits for mastectomy-related services, including reconstruction and surgery to achieve symmetry between the breasts, prostheses and treatment for complications resulting from a mastectomy, including lymphedema.
For additional information regarding benefits for routine preventative mammograms and the Women’s Health and Cancer Right Act, contact Independent Health Member Services at (716) 631-8701.
For a list of facilities that offer mammogram services in Western New York click here.
Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, Human Resources associate
by Public Relations | Oct 31, 2013 | Faculty, Staff
Please note all office moves from Wehle Technology Center to Science Hall have been completed. Effective Friday, November 1, 2013, Wehle Technology Center will be closed.
Submitted by: Julie Daniel, operations office manager, facilities management
by Public Relations | Oct 31, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
Your Canisius men’s soccer team continues its conference home stand Saturday, Nov. 2 when they host Iona at 7 p.m. at the Demske Sports Complex. The Griffs are pushing hard for a MAAC playoff spot. In order to get there, Iona is one of the clubs they will need to catch.
For additional information visit gogriffs.com. For an up to date look at the conference standings, visit maacsports.com.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, Athletics
by Public Relations | Oct 31, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
A Remembrance Service will be held on Thursday, November 7at 5:10 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel. The service will feature an interdenominational service of music, readings and reflection to remember our loved ones who have died.
If you wish to have your loved ones remembered, please give their names to Campus Ministry (x2420) before Tuesday, November 5.
Please join us at this service to light a candle in remembrance of your loved one.
Submitted by: Susan Fischer, associate campus minister, coordinator of retreats
by Public Relations | Oct 30, 2013 | Faculty, Staff
President John J. Hurley will host a Town Hall Meeting today (Wednesday, October 30) from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge.
These Town Hall Meetings are intended to carry on an open dialogue among faculty, staff and the administration about the opportunities and challenges facing Canisius. President Hurley and the vice presidents will provide regular updates on the status of the college, including progress with the Strategic Assessment and other important developments.
Last semester, the Town Halls proved to be not only informative, but also an excellent opportunity exchange ideas among colleagues.
If you have any questions, please contact the President’s Office for more information.
Thank you.
Submitted by Erica Sammarco, assistant to the president; secretary, Board of Trustees
