Littauer Teams with the Amsterdam Mohawks to Encourage Women to Get Their Mammograms

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GLOVERSVILLE, NY (06/24/2010)(readMedia)-- "It seemed like an unlikely partnership, baseball and breast cancer, but the passion was there and we ran with it." stated Cheryl McGrattan Nathan Littauer Hospital spokesperson. The Hospital has joined forces with the Amsterdam Mohawks to try and spread the word about the importance of mammogram screenings. Ms. McGrattan added, "We want every woman in our area to know that mammograms can save lives. And we will use the power of the Amsterdam Mohawks to try and spread the word."

As part of their Radiology Revolution campaign (www.radiologyrevolution.com) Nathan Littauer is bringing team members of the Mohawks to their new mammogram screening facility in Perth, Monday June 28th to sign posters and to lend their voice to the cause. The team has even ordered pink jerseys to try and get the message out to women in this area to get their mammograms. "Simply put, we need to improve the utilization rates of mammogram services in this area" stated Patrice McMahon, Vice President of Primary Care Services. And Littauer is using social media to get the word out as well. "On our Face Book page we are starting a 10, 10 & 100 Program. It is a challenge to our fans to remind 10 women to get their mammogram in 10 days for 100 reasons. We are hoping to get our fans to come up with one hundred reasons to get a mammogram."

"Each one of these players has important women in their lives, and they are passionate about this cause. I could not be prouder of their commitment to women in this area." stated Bill Terlecky, Amsterdam Mohawks General Manager. He concluded, "The services are out there. Women just need to take the time to get it done."

July 9th is "Littauer Night" at the field. The team will be the unveiling their "Pink Jersey Auction" fundraiser. Funds raised that night will benefit education and access programs at Littauer. "We are hoping that many breast cancer survivors join us that night and help us throw out the opening pitch, and run the bases with the team." said Bill Terlecky.

Date: Monday, June 28, 2010

Time: 12:15 pm

Who: Amsterdam Mohawks in pink jerseys to support breast cancer screening

What: Team meets staff at Littauer, tours mammogram center

Where: Perth Primary Care Center, 4104 St Highway, Perth, NY 12010

Contact: Cheryl McGrattan 332-2505

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To schedule a mammogram at the new Perth screening center, please call 883-8634. If you are a breast cancer survivor and would like to attend the game, please contact Cheryl McGrattan at 773-5533.

Nathan Littauer Hospital and Family of Health Services serves Fulton, Montgomery and Hamilton Counties Upstate New York with a full-service 74-bed hospital, eight primary care centers, 84-bed nursing home and a community education center. The hospital opened 116 years ago, has 950 employees and recently opened a new Birthing Center. The hospital will be opening a new Emergency Care Center this summer

WHO:

Nathan Littauer Hospital and the Amsterdam Mohawks Baseball Team
WHAT:

Baseball team members (wearing pink jerseys to promote breast cancer awareness) visits new mammogram facilities
WHEN: Monday June 28, 2010 at 12:15PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: LIttauer's Perth Primary Care Facility
4104 State Highway 30
Perth- Broadalbin, NY
Perth, NY, New York 12010
NOTES:

Location is across from the Perthshire in the Town of Perth.