On November 6, staff from the Church of the Brethren Home in Windber presented a check for $405 to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. Home Ice Cream Parlor Manager Dan Dadura baked more than 1,200 pink ribbon-shaped cookies that were sold in the Parlor. Administrative Assistant Teena Petrus organized dress down days throughout the month of October to raise additional funds.
Their generous support helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance for patients who are unable to pay for breast-related health services – including mammograms, follow-up diagnostic services, and genetic counseling.
About Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center
The Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) opened in February 2002 offering comprehensive and personalized breast care in one convenient location. The JMBCC is exists to prevent and treat diseases of the breast and other conditions that can impact the lives of the women served. The tools and techniques used include digital mammography, ultrasound, breast biopsies, breast MRI, bone densitometry, genetic counseling, research studies, and a female breast surgeon on-site.