Breast Cancer Screenings, Free Women's Health Brunch Offered In Hoboken This Weekend

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hudson Regional Health will host a free community brunch and breast cancer screenings in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Hoboken Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Shah Hall at Hoboken University Medical Center.

The event is intended to highlight breast cancer awareness and education. It will include physicians speaking about breast health and the importance of early detection from physicians at the hospital.

Speakers include Dr. Simon Badin, hematology oncology; Dr. Peter Andrade, plastic and reconstruction surgery; Dr. Darren Sachs, breast surgeon; and Dr. Ng Victor, radiation oncologist.

People should register using the code below.

The event is also tied to Hudson Regional Health’s 11th Annual Mammogram-A-Thon, which is offering breast cancer screenings to community members throughout October. Hoboken University Hospital’s remaining screening dates are Oct. 22, 27 and 29, with appointments available from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, and registration is also available by phone at 201-392-3278.

Payment Options And Referrals

All major insurance plans will be accepted. The hospital said uninsured patients may qualify for free screenings through the Madeline Fiadini LoRe Foundation. A self-pay option is also available for $90 during October.

No referral is needed for patients who have not received a screening mammogram within the previous 12 months, according to the announcement. Prescriptions can be provided when necessary.

People may also RSVP for the events using this code.