Friend to Friend, Staying Healthy Together

Exhibits, vendors, food, and information are all part of a Friend to Friend party that Wise County women are invited to attend on Monday, November 3 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Bridgeport Estates Meeting Room located at 1481 Senior Place in Bridgeport. This event will help women learn about breast and cervical cancer and how early detection can provide the best protection for these two cancers.

Dr. Renee C. Smith, MD from Wise Obstetrics & Gynecology will provide information on mammograms and Pap tests and guidelines for when to get these screenings. A cancer survivor will share a testimonial related to the importance of breast and cervical screenings. For women who think they cannot afford the cost of the screenings, resources are available to help cover the cost.

Informational exhibits secured to date are: Moncrief Cancer Institute; Mary’s Gift; and; Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

A light supper sponsored by Moncrief Cancer Institute and planning coalition members, along with exhibitors and door prizes will create a fun and festive atmosphere for those in attendance. 

Ladies are encouraged to pre-register and enter for a chance to win a special door prize by contacting the Extension office at 940/627-3341. 

The Friend to Friend party is free of charge due to the generosity of area sponsors and grant funds provided by the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Wise County and the Friend to Friend Planning Coalition are hosting the event.