Congressman Charles Rangel recognizes WAR's commitment to providing, and advocating for, breast cancer screenings

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On Friday, October 21st, Representative Charles Rangel issued a statement in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Mammography Day urging women across the country to schedule annual mammograms.

"Women are the pillars of our community," Representative Rangel said in the statement. "Again, please make preventative efforts and schedule a mammogram to guarantee you are receiving the care you deserve."

As the Congressman representing NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia's neighborhood in upper Manhattan, Rangel cited Women At Risk as a "wonderful resource in our community" and encouraged women in his district to contact WAR for more information about the importance of breast cancer screenings.

Women At Risk applauds Representative Rangel's efforts to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and will continue to serve the women in his district through breast cancer research, education, and support programs throughout the year.