The Highland County Health Department has announced the upcoming Brake for Breakfast drive through event in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month from 7-9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at the health department’s parking lot located at 1487 N. High St., Hillsboro, for a morning filled with education, empowerment and community engagement.
Shirley Cox, registrar at the Highland County Health Department, explained that, “Brake for Breakfast is a special event dedicated to raising awareness about breast health and promoting early detection of breast cancer. Our aim is to encourage individuals to take charge of their health while enjoying a delicious breakfast and gaining access to valuable educational resources.”
This event will offer free educational materials on breast health, emphasizing the importance of early detection through regular screenings. Free breast cancer screenings are available through several local health care providers, and the health department wants to be sure that everyone in the community know about these resources. Early detection saves lives.
Participants will be treated to a complimentary breakfast while supplies last. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to receive special gift bags filled with useful materials and resources to help raise awareness for breast cancer prevention.
Highland County nurses will be offering the new COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccines during the event to anyone who is interested.
For more information, check out the HCHD website at highlandcountyhealth.org and its Facebook page, facebook.com/highlandcountyhealth.
Information for this story was provided by Brittane Dance, emergency response coordinator, Highland County Health Department.
