FORT BENNING, Ga.  –   October 16 is National Mammography Day. To raise awareness of breast cancer prevention and the services available, Fort Benning’s Martin Army Community Hospital (BMACH) dressed in pink and held a walk in order to support the cause.
 
Dr. Timothy Russell, Section Chief of Mammography, numbered among the sea of pink. The staff radiologist walked today to support his incredible team. Russell said his nurse care manager, mammography supervisor, mammography technicians and ultrasound department really inspire him to provide the best care for his patients. Today was his first time walking because he just had a permanent change of station to Fort Benning last year. Russell said he is excited to play a role in the broader goal of celebrating women’s lives and all that BMACH does to take care of women’s health.
 
Mammography Supervisor LaShaye Hughley took the opportunity to emphasize early detection is the best detection. She walked today to honor breast cancer survivors and those who are still fighting. Hughley said, “make sure you do your monthly breast exams and get your mammograms as early as you possibly can.” She also stated, “you can start your baseline in your mid-thirties and get them every year in your forties.” Hughley closed out the walk by inviting everyone to come get his or her mammograms at BMACH’s Radiology Department.