May HealthyU Seminar: Early Detection is the BREAST Protection

Event Information

Genetics... lifestyle choices… environmental influences… Did you know that all three of these have a significant impact on a person’s susceptibility to breast cancer?

To learn more about these and other various factors that contribute to breast cancer, join board-certified general surgeon Nancy Han, MD, FACS, at Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar. The free event entitled Early Detection is the BREAST Protection will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in the Community Room at Northwest Health – Porter located 85 E. U.S. Hwy. 6 in Valparaiso.

During her presentation, Dr. Han will highlight actionable steps women can take to mitigate their risk of breast cancer, such as adopting a healthy diet, maintaining a regular exercise routine, and prioritizing routine screenings. She will lead a question and answer session following her talk. 

HealthyU is a wellness series presented by Northwest Health to provide the community with relevant health and wellness topics. The free monthly seminars are geared to answer you and your families’ questions and provide simple steps to improve your quality of life and help you stay healthy.

To register for Early Detection is the BREAST Protection, visit: nwhinfo.com/early.

Registration is encouraged and healthy snacks will be available. For questions, call 219-262-6446.

About Northwest Health

Northwest Health is a comprehensive healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible healthcare—from highly specialized care and surgical services to more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and physician offices. A team of more than 3,000 employees work together with the more than 700 physicians on its medical staffs. Northwest Health is owned in part by physicians. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.