Be Proactive Against Breast Cancer at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch

BRICK TOWNSHIP – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 272,454 new cases of female breast cancer were reported in the U.S. in 2021. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Ocean County Library Brick Branch is pleased to offer a Breast Cancer Education program, 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 8.

Arm yourself against this disease with research-based information presented by members of the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD). You’ll understand how to spot breast cancer signs and symptoms, learn prevention methods, and become aware of the importance of early detection and screenings.

OCHD maintains a commitment to serving a leadership role in promoting healthy lifestyles, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and providing high-quality health services.

Its guiding principles are to assess public health priorities, to provide community information and education, to encourage responsibility in personal and community health matters and to solve problems with a systemic, team approach.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclBOCHD for this free program. For more information, stop by the OCL Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, call (732) 477-4513 or visit https://theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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