WALSHES ENCOURAGE 'MOTHER'S DAY MAMMOGRAPHIES'

(Syracuse, New York)- In recognition of Mother's Day on May 14th, Jim and DeDe Walsh today encourage all New Yorkers to remind important women in their lives to visit their physician and schedule a routine mammography and breast cancer screening. The Walshes are participating in the Mother's Day Mammography Program sponsored by New York State Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program at Adelphi University's School of Social Work.

"It is our hope that New Yorkers will use Mother's Day as an opportunity to encourage important women in their lives - mothers, grandmothers, wives, sisters, aunts - to participate in routine screening for breast cancer," said DeDe Walsh. "Recent studies have verified that routine mammography is an effective tool in diagnosing breast cancer, and early treatment is often effective treatment."

"Around Mother's Day we remind women about the importance of getting mammograms once a year, doing breast self exams and having their breasts examined regularly by a medical professional," says Hillary Rutter, the director of the breast cancer program. "Our motto is: 'When you take care of yourself, you're taking care of your family.'"

For more information and to locate an accredited mammography facility nearby, call the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program at 800-877-8077. Callers with limited income can also find out about low cost and free mammograms through the hotline.

The hotline has been in existence for 25 years. It is a project of the Adelphi University School of Social Work on Long Island and is funded by the New York State Legislature, Department of Health, grants and contributions. All services are free.

DeDe Walsh, a supporter and former member of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Central New York Affiliate Board of Directors, and Congressman Jim Walsh have been longtime advocates for increased breast cancer education and support services. They served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the annual Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure in 1997 and 1998. This year's event is scheduled for the morning of May 13th at the New York State Fairgrounds.  For more information, call the Komen Foundation at (315) 472-6162.

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