Salinas clinic receives $10k grant to fight breast cancer

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas has received a $10,000 grant to fight breast cancer from the American Cancer Society and the National Football League.

The money comes from the NFL’s A Crucial Catch Initiative, which provides funding to support increased access to breast cancer education and screening resources in underserved communities through the American Cancer Society.

October is national Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The Salinas clinic will use to grant to increase breast cancer screening rates in the city. The Salinas clinic was one of 31 cities within 100 miles of an NFL team selected for grant funding based on breast cancer screening and mortality rates.

The clinic plans to reach women to increase awareness of the importance of having annual mammograms beginning at 40 years of age. In addition, low or no cost breast cancer screening resources will be provided to underserved women who are age and risk eligible.

The grant will also be used to support “A Crucial Catch Day – Your Day to Fight Breast Cancer” community health events on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Women are invited to come out to the free event and learn ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer and the importance of the early detection of breast cancer. The events are family friendly and will have activities for all ages.

Clinica de Salud del Valle Salinas is located at 219 N. Sanborn Road in Salinas. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 757-1365.