Saint Alphonsus in Ontario Receives Grant From the National Breast Cancer Foundation

Saint Alphonsus in Ontario Receives Grant


From the National Breast Cancer Foundation

Ontario, OR – Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario has been awarded a $17,000 grant from the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). The funds will be used for clinical breast exams, mammograms, and ultrasounds for underserved women throughout Malheur, Payette, and Washington Counties.

"One of the biggest challenges keeping women from obtaining their annual mammogram is the financial cost," said Sue Lzicar, a Registered Nurse and Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator for Saint Alphonsus. "This grant will allow us to reach out to those that may otherwise have gone without. The National Breast Cancer Foundation is truly helping us make a difference in our community."

In both Oregon and Idaho, breast cancer is the 2^nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths for women, indicating the vital need to improve mammography screening rates in both states.

"The Saint Alphonsus Foundation in Ontario has been working hard to provide resources to improve the overall health of our community, especially to those that are underserved or at a disadvantage," says Amber Campbell, Board Chair of the Saint Alphonsus Foundation in Ontario. "This grant is another step in the right direction as we increase access to this important preventative screening to those without means. This is a major win for our community."

The National Breast Cancer Foundation's mission is to help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services.

About Saint Alphonsus Health System


As a faith-based Catholic ministry and not-for-profit health system, Saint Alphonsus Health System reinvests in the communities we serve, through charity care and other benefits. Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative and community-based. Saint Alphonsus Health System serves the people of southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada through these facilities: Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise, ID; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa, ID; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Ontario, OR; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Baker City, OR; and, Saint Alphonsus Medical Group with primary and specialty care providers at over 60 clinic locations, all of which are members of the Saint Alphonsus Health Alliance, a network of over 1400 employed and independent providers. To find out more go to www.saintalphonsus.org