Hoboken Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch

Hudson Regional Health (HRH) will recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October with a series of breast cancer screening opportunities and community awareness events.

Hoboken University Hospital's free Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch takes place on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Shah Hall (first floor), to highlight breast cancer awareness and education.

The community event will include a free brunch, along with remarks about breast health and the importance of early detection from expert physicians including:

• Dr. Simon Badin (hematology oncology)
• Dr. Peter Andrade (plastic and reconstruction surgery)
• Dr. Darren Sachs (breast surgeon)
• Dr. Ng Victor (radiation oncologist)

Hoboken University Hospital Chief Hospital Executive, Dr. Michael Hochberg, as well as Hoboken Councilwoman and Hospital Board Member Tiffanie Fisher will also provide introductory remarks. 

All members of the community are invited to attend and encouraged to RSVP by clicking here.

11th Annual Mammogram-A-Thon

As part of its 11th Annual Mammogram-A-Thon, HRH will offer breast cancer screenings available to all members of the community throughout October.

Hoboken University Hospital’s remaining breast cancer screenings are available on October 20, 22, 27 and 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, with registration also available by calling 201-392-3278. All major insurance plans will be accepted. Uninsured patients may also qualify for free screenings through the Madeline Fiadini LoRe Foundation. A self-pay option is available for $90 during October. No referral is needed for patients who have not received a screening mammogram within the previous 12 months, and prescriptions can be provided when necessary.