
Campaign offers 500 free places for preventive breast cancer exams and other health procedures
The City of Feira de Santana, in Bahia, opened scheduling for 500 free places for Pink October consultations and exams, including mammography, ultrasound and electrocardiogram, with in-person service at CMPC Romilda Maltês until October 26th.
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Pink October is an international awareness campaign about breast cancer, held annually to promote prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Pink October Campaign — Photo: Photos: Fátima Brandão
The City Hall of Feira de Santana, the second largest city in Bahia, opened this Monday (21) the scheduling of appointments and exams for the Pink October special program. There are 500 vacancies, with appointments made in person until October 26th, amid the international campaign to prevent breast cancer.
Appointments will be made in person at the Municipal Cancer Prevention Center (CMPC) - Romilda Maltês, located at Rua Barão do Rio Branco, nº 621, in the Center. Service takes place from 8am to 12pm, depending on space availability.
To make an appointment, you must present an identification document with photo, SUS card, proof of residence and a medical request guide.
Among the procedures offered are:
preventive examination;
transvaginal ultrasound;
breast ultrasound;
total abdominal ultrasound;
electrocardiogram (ECG).
The CEO of the Hospital Foundation, Gilberte Lucas, stated that the campaign seeks to expand access to prevention, diagnosis and health monitoring services. Appointments are intended exclusively for patients who live in Feira de Santana.
Pink October consultations and exams
🗓️ When: September 21st to October 26th, from 8am to 12pm
📍 Where: Municipal Cancer Prevention Center (CMPC) - Romilda Maltês, located at Rua Barão do Rio Branco, nº 621, Centro, Feira de Santana
💲 How much: free
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The 500 places for Pink October in Feira de Santana will be filled before October 26th due to the historic high demand for free exams.
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