October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Coming up this Saturday, is the American Cancer Society – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – Saturday, OCT. 13 – with registration at 8 a.m. and the walk beginning at 9 a.m. This American Cancer Society event will be held at St. Clair County Community College. For details regarding the walk, call 987-3200. All next week, women who qualify may receive reduced cost mammograms which are available to women who lack health insurance and the financial resources to pay. The cost is $50, and free screenings may also be available through the Mercy Pink Ribbon Fund. To learn more and to make your appointment at Mercy Health Center, call 810-985-1455.

