Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director's Blog

October Health Walks Raise Awareness and Funds for Cancer Prevention

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:39-07:00October 6th, 2016|Prevention|

There are several special events taking place in October that provide us with great opportunities to get active with our families and friends. The annual events help raise funds for non-profit organizations that help people with treatment of certain cancers, and to find a cure for cancer. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure [...]

Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program Expansion

By Will Humble|2012-08-14T10:24:36-07:00August 14th, 2012|Prevention|

More good news… starting last week- more uninsured women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer will be eligible to receive comprehensive treatment through Arizona’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (which is administered by AHCCCS). In the past, only women diagnosed through Well Woman HealthCheck were able to access treatment through the Program. The American Cancer [...]