FAIRFIELD, CT – The Norma Pfriem Breast Center, part of Smilow Cancer Hospital, will continue to provide breast cancer screening programs and support services to patients in need, thanks to a grant of $25,000 from the Breast Cancer Alliance. Fairfield County has one of the highest rates of breast cancer incidence in the state. Programs such as those at the Norma Pfriem Breast Center are vital to beating breast cancer locally.
In addition to providing financial assistance for screening and diagnostic services, the grant for $25,000 will help medically underserved women gain access to support services, such as support groups and counseling.
“These funds will provide much needed services to women without health insurance who cannot pay for screening and diagnostic tests and procedures on their own,” says Donna Twist, PhD, the Breast Center’s Executive Director. “We are extremely grateful to the Breast Cancer Alliance for their continued support of our programs.”
The Breast Cancer Alliance was formed specifically to fund the efforts of organizations that provide compassionate care so women can go through treatment with the proper care and dignity.
Norma Pfriem Breast Center, part of Smilow Cancer Hospital, provides nearly 1,400 uninsured and underinsured women with financial assistance for patient care and educates over 5,000 women and girls about breast cancer risk each year. One of only 300 sites accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), the Center provides a wide range of diagnostic care and treatment at its Bridgeport Hospital, Trumbull and Fairfield locations, including medical oncology, surgical and chemotherapy services, plastic surgery, mammography and radiation therapy, and genetic risk assessment as well as opportunities to participate in clinical trials. The Center also provides comprehensive women’s wellness services, including nutrition counseling, massage and Reiki therapy, wig and prosthesis fitting, counseling, yoga, Pilates, naturopathic medicine, and other patient support activities. The Center is a member of Yale New Haven Health and the prestigious National Consortium of Breast Care Centers. For more information, call 203-255-5300 or visit bridgeporthospital.org/services/breast-cancer/norma-pfriem.aspx.