As this month comes to a close, it is important to remember that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. About 1 in every 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, and over 1,800 women in the Central Valley are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
With the Valley experiencing a dire shortage of primary care physicians and nurses, it is important to detect this devastating disease before it causes symptoms or complications. Healthcare advocates encourage women over the age of 40 to undergo regular screening tests. For more information about warning signs and other recommendations, click here.
As a healthcare advocate, I have worked to increase access to quality healthcare for the Valley. In the State Senate I look forward to continuing that work to attract and train more doctors and nurses right here in the Valley, and will fight any efforts to reduce funding for Medicare and Medi-Cal.
Your support will make a big difference for Valley families. To get us across the finish line, please volunteer any day before the election. We have phone banking and canvassing opportunities every day until elections. Even just a few hours will make a big difference!
To volunteer, please contact Victor Torres with your availability. We have shifts during weekdays from 5:30-730pm and on weekends throughout the day.
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