Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.

Did you know? Everyone has breast tissue, so anyone can get breast cancer – even men. It’s rare, but about 1 in 100 breast cancer cases in the U.S. are in men, according to the CDC. The risk is higher if a close family member has had breast cancer. Understanding your risks helps with early detection and treatment. Need a doctor? Call the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. at 716-986-9199 for an appointment. #MenBreastCancer #CancerAwareness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Learn more about PrEP to prevent HIV! No matter your age, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity, PrEP is a medication that helps prevent HIV and puts YOU in control of your sexual health. #PrEPforAllAges Who should consider PrEP? ~ If you don’t always use condoms ~ If you’ve recently had an STI ~ If you have sexual partner(s) who don’t know their HIV status ~ If you live in an area where HIV is more common PrEP is 99% effective at preventing HIV when taken as prescribed – and it can be low or no cost. No matter where you are in life, PrEP is here to protect you. Find out which option is right for you at PrEPforSex.org. #PrEPAwareWeek2024 #SexualHealth #PrEP

It’s PrEP Awareness Week! Swipe to meet this year’s PrEP Ambassadors. ➡️   PrEP for All Ages means anyone, whether you’re already sexually active or thinking about it, can use PrEP to protect yourself from HIV. PrEP is for everyone – straight, gay, bisexual, cisgender men, cisgender women, transgender individuals, or gender non-conforming individuals.   There are 3 ways to take PrEP to prevent HIV: 1) A pill you take every day 2) On-demand (also known as 2-1-1) 3) An injection you take every 2 months or 6 months Find out which option is right for you at PrEPforSex.org. #PrEPAwareWeek2024 #PrEPforAllAges #SexualHealth #PrEP

Did you know? There are some myths about breast cancer. Here’s one: MYTH: If I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, I won’t get it. FACT: Most people diagnosed with breast cancer have no known family history. Source: Breastcancer.org. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_39TbNa #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MammogramScreening #EarlyDetectionSavesLives

October 21-27, 2024 is PrEP Awareness Week! PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) helps prevent HIV. It's a medicine that can protect you if you're at risk. Learn more at PrEPforSex.org. #PrEPAwareWeek2024 #PrEPforAllAges #SexualHealth #PrEP

Did you know? According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.: 🩷Black women have the lowest 5-year breast cancer survival rate of any group. 🩷1 in 5 Black women with breast cancer are diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, which is harder to treat. #Mammograms can find breast cancer early when it may be easier to treat. If you need a doctor or are worried about the cost, there are programs to help. Call the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. at 716-986-9199 and ask for Women’s Health. #MammogramScreening #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

#InTheCommunity The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. is pleased to host a Trunk or Treat event at its Niagara Falls location. Join us! Trunk or Treat   Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 1 – 3 p.m.   Community Health Center of Niagara  2715 Highland Avenue, Niagara Falls NY 14305   Games * Entertainment * Prizes  All ages welcome! FREE and open to the public.   Info: Charles Walker, 716-986-9199, ext. 5315  

🍅🥕🍓 If you or someone you assist needs help with managing high blood pressure and blood sugar or have weight concerns, then let’s talk! Join our FREE Nutrition Education Workshop, which will be held weekly for six weeks on Tuesdays. ** The workshop starts this Tuesday, October 22, from 2 to 3 p.m., at our Niagara Falls location: Community Health Center of Niagara 2715 Highland Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY ** To register or for more info, call 716-986-9199, ext. 5315.

Don’t scroll past this! Early detection of breast cancer can save lives. Talk with your doctor about getting a breast exam and a mammogram. Remind the women in your life – moms, daughters, sisters, aunts, and friends – to get checked, too. If you need a doctor, call the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. at 716-986-9199 and ask for Women’s Health. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MammogramScreening #EarlyDetectionSavesLives

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