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 |
| August 27, 2009 Quadrangle |
Welcome Back Day | Visit our informational booth at Welcome Back Day in the Quad for some facts on breast cancer. |
| 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 5, 2009 12 pm – 2 pm Student Union |
Pink Sundae Monday | Join us for ice cream at our informational booth in the Student Union on Pink Sundae Monday! |
| October 12, 2009 Student Union 12 pm – 2 pm |
Breast Cancer Information Table | Visit our Information Table in the Student Union for facts on breast cancer and a chance to sign up for the upcoming Race for The Cure |
| October 17, 2009 | Race for the Cure® | Join our Nicholls team for the Race for the Cure at Peltier Park. Sign up for the race in advance in University Health Services and receive a Nicholls STEPs t-shirt and paraphernalia. |
| October 23, 2009 | “Flip Flop Friday” | Help promote Breast Cancer Awarenss and join us for Flip Flop Friday. Wear your favorite pair of flip flops along with your Komen for the Cure Pin/Sticker from University Health Services. |
| October 27, 2009 12 pm – 2 pm Student Union |
Breast Cancer Information Table | To learn some facts about breast cancer, visit our Information Table and spin our Breast Cancer Trivia Wheel in the Student Union! |
| October 31, 2009 9 am – 2 pm |
Family Day | Don’t be haunted by Breast Cancer! Visit our informational booth for a bean-bag toss game and join us in the closure of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Family Day. |
| December 2009 | Senior Nursing Students’ Breakfast | |
| February 2010 | 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 2010 | 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 |