BENTON HARBOR, Mich. --   The Berrien County Health Department is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month and promoting vital screening services. 

Based on National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates, nearly 317,000 women and 2,800 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year, highlighting the critical need for continued awareness and early detection efforts. 

BCHD advises anyone at high risk for breast cancer – including individuals with a family history of breast cancer or inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene changes – to make an appointment for a breast cancer risk assessment and screening. Individuals older than 40 should receive a clinical breast exam annually.

Breast cancer risk assessment and screening appointments are available at BCHD’s Benton Harbor office, 2149 E. Napier Ave., and Niles office, 1205 N. Front St. Appointments typically last 45 minutes. You can schedule an appointment online or by calling 269.926.7121.

Individuals who schedule an appointment for a breast cancer risk assessment or screening in October will receive a pink ribbon pin.

 For more information about BCHD’s breast cancer risk assessment and screening services, click here or  call 269.926.7121.