USF Breast Health

October, 2011

The Lakeland Ledger published their recent edition of Think Pink, Sunday, October 23, 2011.  Winter Haven resident, Gail Allen, talks of her personal experience with breast cancer.  Please click on the following link and look for her story on page 3.

http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=8244&l=1

The Tampa Bay Business Journal announced the winners of the 2011 Health Care Heroes awards.  Dr. Charles Cox took home the Lifetime Achievement Award!  Please click on the following link for more information.

http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2011/10/14/tbbjs-2011-health-care-heroes-winners.html

ABC Action News Health Reporter, Linda Hurtado, has shared a very personal experience dealing with her recent diagnosis of breast cancer.  She shared this news on a live broadcast which aired at 5:50 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2011.  Please click on the following link to view her broadcast.

http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/health/Linda-Hurtado-has-a-very-personal-health-story-to-share-She-has-breast-cancer

August, 2011

    On October 8 and 9th, 2010, the second annual Hooked on Hope fishing tournament took place.  A community of patients, friends and supporters raised $30,000 to support the USF Breast Health program.  This was the result of a relentless effort by local Capt. Lori Deaton who organized the “Hooked on Hope” fishing tournament.  The check presentation took place August 5th, 2011.