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awareness

Olivia Munn's Inspiring Evening: Green Gown, Cancer Awareness, and a Loving Husband

October 29, 2024

Olivia Munn made her red carpet appearance at InStyle’s Imagemaker Awards on a special note. For the first time since her recent battle with breast cancer, the actress showed off her mastectomy scars. She did so boldly, wearing a dark green slip dress with a low back, revealing her scars. This comes

environment

Birdhouses Built by Midlands Students Aim to Protect Screech Owls, Wood Ducks, and Eastern Bluebirds

October 29, 2024

In Columbia, South Carolina, students at Heyward Career and Technology Center in Richland School District One are working on a project that's more than just a school assignment. Led by construction teacher Frank Gilbert, the students are building birdhouses for screech owls, wood ducks, and eastern

health

Estée Lauder Encourages Breast Health in Daily Self-Care

October 28, 2024

Think about self-care. Mostly, we think of facials, therapy sessions, and nails. But what about our breasts? Breast cancer affects Black women the most, yet breast health often takes a back seat. That's why Estée Lauder Companies launched the "Breast Care is Self-Care" campaign during Breast Cancer

health

Run for a Cause: Fighting Pancreatic Cancer Together

October 28, 2024

Imagine a community coming together to fight a common enemy. That's exactly what the Elvin Howard Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is all about. Named after Elvin Howard Sr. , who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2017, the foundation aims to raise awareness and support for those affected by

health

Olivia Munn Shows Strength in Skims Mastectomy Campaign

October 26, 2024

Actor Olivia Munn is the latest face of shapewear brand Skims, but this time, she’s got a powerful message to share. In collaboration with the Susan G. Komen organization for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Munn bravely bares her mastectomy scars in the campaign. The photographs, shot by artist Vanes

celebrities

Olivia Munn Bares Scars, Found Her Strength

October 25, 2024

Actress Olivia Munn, who had a double mastectomy after a breast cancer diagnosis, has gone topless in a new ad for Skims. The campaign, released during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, shows Munn wearing Skims bras, including one that reveals her mastectomy scars. She shared that seeing her scars make

health

Upgrading Imaging for Women's Health

October 24, 2024

Kootenai Health is making some big changes to improve women’s health services. Starting in 2025, they’ll be adding a new facility in Coeur d’Alene and upgrading their existing Women’s Imaging Center in Post Falls. This is all happening during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to ta

health

Containers Spell 'HOPE' for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 24, 2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and companies are finding unique ways to show support. One creative effort comes from DP World at the Port of Southampton. Employees there used 21 bright magenta containers from Ocean Network Express to spell out the word "HOPE, " adding a pink ribbon to hig

celebrities

Jenna Fischer Shares a Friend's Unique Reaction to Her Cancer Diagnosis

October 23, 2024

Jenna Fischer, known for her role as Pam Beesly on "The Office, " recently shared a surprising story about her friend Christina Applegate's reaction to her breast cancer diagnosis. Fischer revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer last year and immediately told her husband, Lee Kirk. One of the fi

politics

Kamala Harris: A Birthday Visit to a Black Church in Atlanta

October 21, 2024

On her 60th birthday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia. She spoke at the service as part of the "Souls to the Polls" campaign, encouraging Black churchgoers to vote. Pastor Jamal Bryant praised Harris as a leader and expressed support fo