Nicholls STEPs for Breast Health
Nicholls State University Health Services is sponsoring a Breast Health Awareness Campaign — Nicholls STEPs (Screening, Treatment and Educational Programs) for Breast Health. Various events and activities will take place to increase awareness of breast cancer as well as methods of prevention and detection.
Nicholls was awarded a grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. The international organization has a network of volunteers working through local affiliates and Komen Race for the Cure events to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment. In addition to funding research, the foundation and its affiliates fund community-based breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects for the medically underserved.
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Grant money will support the following events and activities during the upcoming semesters:
| Date | Event/Activity | Description |
| October | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | NSU STEP Coordinator, Health Advocates, and BSN Community Health Nursing students will provide month-long, university-wide programs for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Weekly booths providing breast self-exam information and models. Events will be publicized via the on-campus newspaper, posters, and NSU radio station. |
| October 3, 2008 | “Flip Flop Friday” | Help us promote Breast Cancer Awareness and join us for “Flip Flop Friday”. Wear your favorite pair of flip flops along with your Komen for the Cure Pin/Pin from Health Services. |
| October 6, 2008 Student Union 9 am - 2 pm |
Pink Cotton Candy Monday | What better way to start off your day with Pink Cotton Candy on a Monday. Visit our informational booth located in the Student Union. |
| October 13, 2008 Student Union 12 pm - 2 pm |
Breast Cancer Information Table | Visit our informational booth located in the Student Union and spin our I AM THE CURE Trivia Wheel. |
| October 18, 2008 Peltier Park | Race for the Cure® | NSU STEP Coordinator and UHS will organize campus participation in Race for the Cure. Sign up for our Nicholls Team in advance in UHS and receive a NSU STEPs t-shirt and visor. |
| October 20, 2008 Student Union 9 am - 2 pm |
Breast Cancer Information Table | Men, Be Aware! Did you know that men can get breast cancer too? |
| October 28, 2008 Student Union 9 am - 2 pm |
Pink Sundae Tuesday | NSU STEP Coordinator and Health Advocates will distribute pink and white ice cream along with breast health awareness information at the information table from 12 pm to 2 pm. |
| October 31, 2008 Quadrangle 9 am - 2 pm |
Breast Cancer Information Table | Don’t be haunted by Breast Cancer! Join us in the closure of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. |
| February 2009 | African American History Month | NSU STEPs will participate in AA History Month Events and sponsor an information table highlighting breast health information for African Americans. |
| March 2009 | Women’s History Month | NSU STEP’S Coordinator, along with Community Health Nursing students will organize the Women’s History Month Tea featuring a presentation about breast health and women in our history who have advanced breast cancer research. Breast health information will focus on proper nutrition for breast cancer prevention. |
| Ongoing | Self Breast Exam Counseling Sessions Breast Health Information NSU STEP Brochure |
University Health Service professionals will counsel referrals on SBE techniques. Constituents will be asked to schedule an appointment for counseling sessions via UHS. Information on breast cancer and breast health will be available at all times in UHS. UHS health professionals will be encouraged to include breast health instruction and educational materials during clinic visits. All educational materials, especially videos will be offered to residential assistants to use for their monthly educational offerings in the residence halls. Further, student groups will be encouraged to request a speaker to present information on SBE and breast health. Health Advocate will develop a brochure describing the NSU STEP for Awareness Project programs and services |