‘Just Us Girls’ Event Raises Awareness of the Importance of Breast Health

COURT HOUSE – On a beautiful, sunny Fall Sunday afternoon, 60 guests gathered at the Abbie Holmes Estate and joined Cape Regional Health System Team Members to focus on “girl time” and the importance of caring for themselves in the midst of the busy lives women lead. Dr. Patricia Martz, General Surgeon specializing in breast health and care, spoke with the women about the importance of breast care through the many different phases of life.
Dr. Patricia Martz spoke with the participants about the importance of a healthy diet and nutrition and the impact on overall wellbeing. She reviewed the latest developments in breast health including regular self-examinations, screenings, diagnostic testing and treatment of breast cancer.  Team members from Cape Radiology, Cape Regional Physical Therapy, Cape Regional Physicians Associates, Cape Regional Bariatric Services and the Thomas and Claire Brodesser, Jr. Cancer Center provided display tables and information about their respected services.
“Thank you to Dr. Martz, Cape Regional Health System Team Members and the merchants who helped to make our first “Just Us Girls” event a fun day away from the regular routine,” stated Thomas J. Piratzky, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at Cape Regional Health System. “We would also like to express our gratitude to Dr. Patricia Martz for sharing her story, wisdom, and knowledge on this important issue of women’s wellness with warmth and compassion.”
“‘Just Us Girls’ is the first of what Cape Regional Foundation hopes will be an annual event,” stated Piratzky. “It was so well received by our community, and the women who attended were so grateful for an opportunity to mingle and meet new friends and make sometime for an afternoon of rest and refreshment.”
Cape Regional Medical Center is a member of the Penn Cancer Network and an affiliate of Penn Medicine for Cancer Care, Cardiac Care and Vascular Care.  Cape Regional Medical Center is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. For additional information on the Medical Center and its programs, please login to our web site at www.CapeRegional.com or contact Susan Staeger, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator at 609-463-2059.