SE Illinois hospitals receive grants from Komen for the Cure
The Evansville Tri-State Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure awarded nineteen grants today totaling $516,810 including several that will go to southeast Illinois hospitals for breast cancer treatment and prevention programs for those in need.
Among the recipients was Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association and its “Pass on the Promise” program which received $6,847. This project will provide screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms and ultrasounds to patients in White, Wayne, Edwards and Fairfield Counties. It will also provide breast health awareness education and incorporates mobile mammography to greater impact the communities.















