BRG launches breast cancer awareness campaign

RED BATON – Baton Rouge General raises breast cancer awareness with unique and colorful pumpkins.

As part of this year's breast cancer awareness campaign, thousands of pink squash appeared in a pumpkin patch on BRG's Bluebonnet campus. People are invited to visit the pink pumpkin patch, take pictures and bring home a pumpkin to display in honor of breast cancer awareness.

The center indicates that pumpkins are not painted, but that it is actually "doll porcelain" pumpkins, grown to fight breast cancer.

The pumpkin patch is located at the corner of Bluebonnet Boulevard. and Picardy Ave. Pumpkins are available free of charge while stocks last.

According to the medical center, women over the age of 40 should have an annual mammogram. A mammogram can often detect or detect breast cancer at an early stage, when it is small and even before the onset of a mass.

"Breast cancer deaths have dropped dramatically over the last two decades, thanks to better treatment, increased awareness and more women undergoing mammography," said Edgardo Tenreiro, President and CEO. from BRG. "But we can not rest on our laurels. Most women over the age of 40 need a mammogram every year and we want to simplify it as much as possible. "

To schedule a mammogram, visit protectyourpumpkins.com or call 769-1847. The Baton Rouge General is also organizing a mammography screening event on October 27th.